A 2017 survey of millennials around the world found that seven out of 10 respondents believed education was for acquiring academic knowledge and readiness for the job market. Only 30 percent thought it should also be for building good citizens. However, evidence from a large number of studies shows that monetary wealth and high paying jobs do not guarantee happiness or life satisfaction.
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We all know what a turbulent year 2021 was. The disruptions caused by the ongoing pandemic made it a real challenge for the education sector - for students, teachers and parents alike.
  But the big question is: will any of this have a follow-on effect for 2022?
  As we move into the new year, here's what will shape Australian education this year. Read more

Wish as we might Covid isn't gone yet and that's reflected in students and teachers' outlook as the new year kicks off.
   Worries continue, many people are expressing concerns about the disruptions that could happen once school resumes, parents are worried that outbreaks within the school may result in further shutdowns and return to home learning. Mary Spillane a Clinical Psychologist offers some strategies for coping. Read more

Teachers are leaving and there is no clear path to finding more, it's been suggested that retirees might be tapped up to teach in NSW schools or final year students.
   It might be better though to address what is making teachers leave and in a word it's burnout, too much is being asked of teachers with too little support.
   Teachers need training in the maintenance of mental health.
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Home schooling during the pandemic might have left many parents and carers feeling drained of ideas, but as the 2022 school year resumes back in the classroom, one leading educator is urging families to regain their passion for learning.
   "It’s a great time to ease your child's return to the classroom by being enthused and motivated about learning," says one of Australia's leading mathematics authors James Burnett. Read more

Kids spend up to eight hours a day on their devices, that's a lot and 1Question is looking to introduce some constructiveness to that time.
   The Australian made mobile app gamifies screen time through engagement with educational content, by correctly answering curriculum aligned questions kids can earn access to the internet.
   It's about the aggregate amount of productive screen time. Read more