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 For Education Leaders
Touching Only a Part of the Education System: A Fatal Misunderstanding  By elevating education to a research-based profession with systematic implementation, educators will be equipped with the rigorous preparation, continuous professional development, and robust support they need to drive significant increases in student achievement and enhance every student's prospects for a fulfilling life. Together, by embracing cooperation and committing to systemic change, all organizations can finally create an education system that truly benefits all. Read more Designing a Strong Start to the School Year  With each passing year, I am more convinced that the success of a school year is shaped just as much by emotional and relational foundations as by curriculum. Belonging and connection are not sentimental extras. They are the pivotal strategic priorities. Students quickly decide whether school is a place where they are seen, supported, and challenged. Staff decide whether the year will stretch them meaningfully or exhaust them. Read more Parents on Board with Healthy School Provided Lunches  Australian parents are overwhelmingly supportive of school-provided lunch programs, with nutrition and variety their biggest priorities. Teacher Supply gets High Priority  A stream of work ready young teachers is essential and through its Teacher Trainee Program, ACC provides aspiring educators with hands-on classroom experience within their first year and one-on-one mentoring while they complete their teaching degrees. Mind Movement  In early learning and primary school settings, movement is often positioned as a break from learning, a transition tool or an optional extra, rather than as an intentional pedagogical strategy that supports children’s cognitive, emotional and social development. As a result of time-pressured programming, physical activity is frequently treated as discretionary, despite its proven role in shaping brain development. New Baby Giraffe  Sydney Zoo has a new giraffe calf, born in December 2025 to first-time mum Eyama, it’s a historic moment for the zoo and a rare opportunity for visitors to witness one of the world’s tallest animals at its very smallest. 
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