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Dr Anabela Malpique

Are primary students prepared to write in a digital world?

A nation-wide study on computer-based writing instruction in Australian classrooms has revealed that although primary school teachers found it was important to teach computer-based writing skills, most allocate less than one hour per week to the practice.

Mikayla King being presented with the 'New Indigenous Voice' in Education Leadership Award.

Double award for ECU Academic's voice, commitment and leadership

In a standout moment for Edith Cowan University (ECU), academic Mikayla King has been recognised with not one but two major national honours celebrating her impact in education and Indigenous research.

An image at the Children's University Graduation of  L-R: Mr Colin Pettit, Vice Chancellor of the CUWAP; Hedley Ryder; Professor Clare Pollock, Vice-Chancellor at ECU; Jemima Tomlinson, Principal at Swan View Primary School; Bonnie and Percy Ryder.

Inspiring Children's University graduates celebrate learning beyond the classroom

Proud First Nations Noongar Whadjuk boy and Year 6 student Hedley Ryder celebrated his learning journey to success thanks to the support of ECU's Children’s University program.

Associate Professor Helen Adam

A once in a generation opportunity to lift literacy outcomes

As Canberra debates the shape of the new Teaching and Learning Commission, one question keeps resurfacing: will this be the moment Australia finally tackles the root causes of our long-standing literacy gaps, or will we slip back into the same narrow arguments that have dominated classrooms for years?

Dr Michelle Striepe

Leading through crises: Key lessons from school principals

From cyclones and bushfires to a global pandemic — research from ECU's School of Education has revealed important insights into how school principals navigated an extraordinary period of compounding crises.

Current events

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) Conference

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The 2025 PESA Conference will offer a vibrant platform for academic exchange and contribute to the evolving discourse on philosophy and education in the company of old friends and those new to PESA.

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