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Dr Olivia Johnston

Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious

Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance. Is it better for students to be learning with students of a similar “ability”, or a mix?

In Australia, most high schools stream students according to their ability, especially for maths. Streaming can also occur in the primary years. New research from the United Kingdom suggests streaming can help some students. What does this mean for Australian schools?

A group of people wearing graduation regalia.

ZJNU students celebrated at ECU

Edith Cowan University (ECU) welcomed 13 students from the Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) to celebrate the completion of their degree. The students, graduating Master of Education (Educational Leadership), join a long line of alumni who have commemorated their graduation celebration at ECU, reflecting one of the University's longest-standing international partnerships.

A group of individuals holding very big trophies.

ECU alum recognised in 2026 Western Australian of the Year Awards

School of Education alum Professor Colleen Hayward AM was one of two Edith Cowan University (ECU) graduates recognised at the 2026 Western Australian of the Year Awards, which honour remarkable individuals who help shape Western Australia. Professor Hayward completed a Diploma of Teaching (Primary) at ECU in 1974 and received the 2026 Wesfarmers Aboriginal Award.

The artwork of Sharna, a young child, who uses Noongar language and stories of the Wagyl (Rainbow Snake) learned in the Deadly Arts Early Years program for and as wellbeing.

Noongar culture and arts grow wellbeing literacy in early childhood education

New research found that Noongar culture and arts can play a powerful role in strengthening young children's capabilities to experience and communicate about their wellbeing.

An image of the MoU signing between ECU and Ausdance WA, From left to right - Dr Min Zhu, Amy Wiseman, Gary Hodge, Professor Caroline Mansfield and Dr Maria Gamble.

ECU and Ausdance WA formalises new partnership

ECU and Ausdance WA have signed an MoU that could strengthen dance education and workforce development across the state.

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Current events

WED
17
JUN

Twilight Seminar - Rethinking Literacy: Beyond Instruction to Equity

Twilight Seminar
Professional Learning
Literacy Education

The School of Education is delighted to invite you to this Twilight Seminar - Rethinking Literacy: Beyond Instruction to Equity. This seminar is presented by Associate Professor Helen Adam, Churchill Fellow, President of PETAA, and author of Creating Equitable Literacy Learning Environments: A Transformative Model (Routledge, 2025).

While over 75% of Australian teachers report confidence in teaching reading, persistent achievement gaps remain. This session challenges a critical assumption: if teacher skill isn’t the issue, what is?

SAT
04
JUL

AI in Education: Built for the Next Generation of Teachers

Artificial Intelligence
Education
Pre-Service Teachers

The Fogarty Foundation and Forrest Research Foundation invite School of Education Pre-Service teachers to attend this Professional Learning opportunity in partnership with ECU and Day of AI Australia.

You're about to enter classrooms where AI is already changing how students learn, how teachers plan, and what it means to teach well. Created for Pre-Service Teachers across Western Australia, this event invites you into the conversation early, because your voice matters in shaping what comes next.

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ECU Newsroom

WA students aim for the stars in NASA-linked IGNIS internship launch

Western Australian high school students are reaching new heights with the launch of Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) second IGNIS Internship Program, a unique initiative connecting local classrooms with global space research.

A simple fix for a growing ocean threat: Research reveals cost-effective way to protect marine ecosystems from invasive species

New research from ECU has identified a smarter, more effective way to protect fragile marine ecosystems from invasive species - an approach with global relevance for island regions around the world.

Should we 'stream' school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious

Educators have long debated whether students should be "streamed" – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance.

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