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Teenagers’ motivation dips in high school. But research shows supportive teachers can really help
Andrew J. Martin, UNSW Sydney and Rebecca J. Collie, UNSW Sydney Adolescence is often characterised as a time of “storm and stress”. Young people are dealing with physical and cognitive changes and, as they move from childhood, can become increasingly [...]
What are bush kinders? And what makes a good one?
Chris Speldewinde, The University of Melbourne In Australia we have a long history of taking children outdoors to learn about the natural environment. But thanks to computer games, tablets and busy lifestyles, children aren’t getting as much exposure to nature [...]
New regulations make it harder to access vapes. Here’s what’s changing
Becky Freeman, University of Sydney This year the Australian government is introducing a series of measures to restrict the availability of vapes, starting today. The new reforms address loopholes in the current laws that allow easy access to highly addictive, [...]