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Don’t just solve for x: letting kids explore real-world scenarios will keep them in maths class
This article explores how benefical real life examples of math can keep students motivated to solve problems.
Parenting pre-teens: A pivotal time for children and parents
This article explores the challenges and for parents of children in the pre-teen years, based on a recent survey.
Why sexual health services need to be more accessible for young people
Read about the Sexy and Safe project started by Mia, which aims to help conduct a series of consultations and better understand the needs of young people in the Mallee region.
Young Australians and disadvantage: disrupting the cycle
This article highlights that Despite Australia’s universal health care system, significant investment in services and supports and the best efforts of many parents striving to create a better life for their children, intergenerational disadvantage is still a reality for many young Australians.
Dropping out of school doesn't have to ruin your future say students who found 'no ATAR, no problem'
Only 25% of university students enter via their ATAR. This is a great story highlighting the different education options for young people to achieve their dreams.
Kids of VCAL shrug off its 'dead-end' reputation and get down to work
“In year 10, my grades were pretty good, my work ethic was up there, I was a high achiever, but the stress of VCE and getting the high marks was very emotionally draining,” Elaya says.
“I knew that I wanted to become a chef and VCAL gave me the opportunity to become one whilst continuing to do year 12.”
Elaya has just graduated from Monbulk College, where she was also the first VCAL student to be vice-captain.
Young Australians raise pressing concerns around mental health, environment, bullying and voice
For the third year running, mental health is the top national issue. Almost four in ten (36.2%) young people indicated that mental health is an important issue in Australia today.
Report cards’ report card: showing potential, but with room for improvement
The Australian Council for Educational Research has been investigating how effective parents, teachers and students consider report cards to be, and whether alternative designs might provide better information about student learning.