School of Education

WA’s ATAR results revealed for class of 2025

Thousands of year 12 students have now received their West Australian Certificate of Education, marking the official end of 13 years at school. The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre has revealed 10,265 of those students achieved an ATAR, slightly more than in 2024.

This was the hardest ATAR exam question WA students faced. Can you solve it?

For Dr Vesife Hatisaru, solving mathematics equations can be likened to watching Netflix or going for a walk along the beach – in other words, it’s something she does to unwind and have fun. But Hatisaru, a lecturer in mathematics education at Edith Cowan University and former high school teacher, says that didn’t come without years of practice and frustration.

Should kids at least do a little bit of school work over the holidays?

As the summer holidays begin, parents may feel concerned their children will “forget how to spell their own names” during the long school break. Or there may be worries about forgetting times tables, slipping reading levels and generally falling behind. Parents may wonder if it’s better to maintain some kind of academic routine during the break. The short answer: a light touch is plenty.

ECU hosts inspiring kick-start to PEAC

The annual PEAC Induction Program gives Year 4 students from across the northern suburbs an opportunity to meet fellow high-potential learners, participate in fun thought-provoking workshops, and engage with expert academics and students from ECU.

ECU makes history with nation's first AIESEP Specialist Seminar

ECU in Bunbury has made history by hosting Australia's first AIESEP Specialist Seminar, uniting global leaders in Health and Physical Education to explore critical issues of body politics in movement.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

ATAR exams: Experts offer up advice as year 12 students pack out libraries for last-minute cramming

It’s one of the biggest moments in many teenagers’ lives, one they’ve been working towards all year - the start of Year 12 final exams. Many will be hitting the books hard for last minute cramming, while others work through reams of past exam papers.

Children’s University Brings Holiday Learning to Life at ECU

More than 130 enthusiastic Children’s University (CU) students and families brought energy and excitement to Edith Cowan University during the October school holidays, taking part in hands-on workshops at our Joondalup and South West campuses.

Celebrating the legacy of ECU Mount Lawley Campus

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) founding Mount Lawley Campus alumni and former staff gathered to celebrate the launch of a new commemorative e-book, Out of the Woods: Mount Lawley Teachers College, The visions of one educator for a New Concept in Teacher Education.

Young people in England and Australia are supposedly poor at learning languages – our research shows this isn’t true

The Research Files Episode 103: Principals leading through crises – what did they learn?

The past few years have been a challenging time for schools in Australia and around the world. Schools have adapted to the impacts of COVID-19; some have also dealt with natural disasters like floods and bushfires. For school principals – no matter their level of experience – new research shows leading during crises like these has taught them many lessons and led to a transformation of perspectives.