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The end of open-plan classrooms: how school design reflects changing ideas in education

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

The end of open-plan classrooms in New Zealand, recently announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford, marks yet another swing of the pendulum in school design. Depending on who you ask, these classrooms were an opportunity to foster collaboration and flexibility or an exercise in organised chaos.

Educators warn of risks in low senior maths participation

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Mathematics education experts are raising the alarm over a steady decline in enrolments for senior-level mathematics subjects in Australia.

Learning music helps young people flourish

Friday, 11 July 2025

New research from ECU's School of Education calls for schools to treat learning music as essential for mental health, not just a nice-to-have activity. Experts say schools that fail to provide music education are missing a key opportunity to enhance student wellbeing and engagement.

Why AERO must return to the evidence on writing

Wednesday, 09 July 2025

As writing researchers, we are filled with excitement and hope whenever writing appears on the agenda. Last week, AERO released its newly developed School Writing Instruction Framework (SWIF).  This is a resource developed to support “school leaders and teachers to deliver evidence-based writing instruction across all subject areas”.

Building students' confidence begins at kindergarten

Friday, 27 June 2025

A new report from ECU's School of Education reveals that a child's first experiences in school significantly shape their long-term engagement, confidence, and learning success.

ECU, Atlantis and Tall Tree join forces to meet the growing need for early childhood teachers

Friday, 27 June 2025

Edith Cowan University (ECU), The Atlantis Group and Tall Tree Early Learning have bolstered their partnership to help answer the call for more Bachelor-qualified early childhood educators in Western Australia.

Lending education expertise to support spirituality in children

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Three experts in early childhood education and spirituality have published a practical guide to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years.

ECU hosts Zhejiang students celebrating decades of collaboration

Friday, 13 June 2025

Edith Cowan University (ECU) was delighted to welcome students from Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), one of ECU's longest-standing partnerships.

Translating wellbeing science to empower and connect

Friday, 30 May 2025

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Professor Narelle Lemon from the School of Education has explored the visual language of everyday self-care during a recent two-week immersive residency at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).

ECU producing confident and capable educators via HAT@ECU

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

ECU's High Achieving Teachers program (HAT@ECU) is well underway with 2026 applications now open. Be quick – places are limited for a late January 2026 start.

Parents key to unlocking love of writing in kids

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

A new study from Edith Cowan University shows parental involvement is a key motivator in children's writing outcomes – for better or worse.

Exploring interconnections with AR and sound

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

ECU's Dr Catherine Gough-Brady and Dr Cassandra Tytler are working with sound artist, W. Sze Tsang on ARia: Song Unseen, as part of PICA's boorda yeyi mentorship program.

Curiosity Comes Alive: Over 140 Young Learners Dive into ECU’s Children’s University Holiday Workshops

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

The April school holidays were bursting with curiosity, creativity, and discovery. More than 140 enthusiastic Children’s University (CU) students and family members from 13 Partner Schools explored exciting hands-on workshops across Edith Cowan University’s Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and South West campuses.

The hidden struggle, one in three adults can’t read properly

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

More than a third of Australian adults live with low literacy and many hide it every day. From missed job opportunities to health risks, the impact can be life-altering. Many people go to great lengths to conceal their difficulties, avoiding reading tasks or relying on others. The signs are often subtle, but the impact is deeply felt.

National Reading Survey Sheds Light on What’s Really Happening in Australian Classrooms

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

New data from the Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA) reveals that Australian teachers are highly knowledgeable, confident in their practice, and evidence-aligned in the way they teach reading— but they overwhelmingly call for stronger and more consistent system-level support.

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