Education Matters delves into some of the most important issues affecting today’s schools, classrooms and the education landscape in Australia, including ‘Hot Topics’ such as mental health, sustainability, cyberbullying and robotics in the classroom.
We speak with some of the foremost experts in their fields from across Australia and the world, who provide their knowledge, insight and advice on the subject or issue in question.
Poor mental health among principals is a growing concern, with issues related to stress, anxiety and depression becoming all too commonplace. This has sparked the creation of a range of resources that aim to support school leaders into a brighter, healthier future.
Sustainability is a pressing issue that continues to gain widespread attention. Businesses and institutions across various sectors – including schools – are seeking out smarter and greener practices to help deliver a greener future.
Cyberbullying can have a serious effect on those involved, with the potential to impact on a student’s social, psychological and even physical wellbeing. But what are some of the warning signs that a student is being cyberbullied and what measures can we take to help prevent it?