This report presents findings on tobacco and vaping behaviours among Australian secondary school students. While actual use remains low, students overestimate how many of their peers engage in these behaviours, which can influence decision-making. Considerations from the findings for teachers, students and parents/carers are provided.

This paper examines teacher self-efficacy in the classroom in relation to 3 competencies: classroom management, instruction, and student engagement. It focuses on differences in these competencies between novice teachers (5 years’ experience or less) compared to their experienced colleagues (5 years’ experience or more). It finds novice teachers report significantly lower levels of confidence than...

The rapid popularisation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems signifies a major shift in teaching and learning, bringing both new opportunities and significant challenges. This document provides guiding principles and practical examples for using AI in teaching and learning, underpinned by a human-centred approach. The guidance is applicable in a range of international contexts and school...

This report argues that the growing emphasis on skills in the workplace calls for a refocus of education systems to focus towards essential skills with high impact on learning. The report identifies five such skills: critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and self-regulation.

This highlights report summarises the key findings from Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), an international study of Year 4 and Year 8 students. Australian year 4 students have achieved best-ever results in both science and maths, performing in the top 10 of participating countries.