Motivation the key to learning
Teachers do a fantastic job at motivating children to learn. We use creativity in a variety of media to captivate children’s interest and let’s face it, if it’s fun, they’re motivated. More>>

Get blogging for your school
If your school or college is contemplating setting up a blog to promote yourselves, Wendy Dashwood Quick, Social Media and Executive Coach gives you 10 top tips which will make the process a lot more straightforward. More>>

International Teaching Awards
Teacher recognition and award programs can be found in countries around the globe. As part of my research on this topic for Dr Hans Andrew's book Awards and Recognition for Exceptional Teachers, he was able to document the existence of programs.
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Youth Organisations
In this second in our series on youth organizations, we look at the YMCA's NSW Youth Parliament. More>>

ArtExpress
As any parent or teacher of a Year 12 Visual Arts student can attest, creating a Body of Work for the HSC is an absorbing and challenging experience. More>>

LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Not listening, nor hearing
From an early age, if a child cannot clearly hear, or understand and interpret what is being said to them, they are likely to become frustrated and their behaviour may be misinterpreted as disruptive. More >>

Q & A (Questions & Answers)
What learning disabilities are and what causes them. More>>

KEEPING SAFE ONLINE

I like the idea of my eldest having his own mobile phone, particular as he is nearing time to go to high school.  I can see the positives; what if he misses his bus? He wants to go and do some extra study after school in the library and wants to let me know his whereabouts? (I live in hope!). However what scares the pants off me is the not so good things. More>>

SCHOOL MARKETING

SCHOOL MARKETING
Spend A Day
For a young couple trying to find the right school and making a seemingly monumental decision about their child's educational future, it must be a frightening and stressful time. It can be one of life's biggest decisions. More>>

THE AUSTRALIAN ORANGUTAN PROJECT

The Australian Orangutan Project (AOP) has launched a comprehensive educational program, Colour it Orange. The project provides all the essential resources for parents and teachers. More>>

TIME MANAGEMENT

We constantly hear the work/life balance drum being beaten these days. If life is too busy, maybe it’s time to step back and evaluate. Are you trying to fit too much into every day, every week? How many hats are you wearing? More>>

STUDY SMART

Formula for Success
As the final years at school draw closer, it becomes obvious that some things are not taught. One issue that is not explained is financial intelligence. Another is perseverance, yet another is consistency. More>>

WHAT'S NEW

Resources, products and books for parents and schools. Plus free giveaways.
Last month's winners announced. More>>

YOUR SAY

A mothers personal experience in trying to find the right school for her child and why they changed school 5 times. More>>