Professor Jenna Gillett-Swan and team secure ARC Linkage funding
Congratulations to Professor Jenna Gillett-Swan and team who have secured an ARC Linkage Project titled “Investigating Unconventional Spaces for Student Wellbeing Self-Management”. This project will investigate with students how and where they already self-manage their wellbeing at school, with a focus on unconventional spaces. The mixed…
Amplifying Expertise: Accessible Assessment for Learning in English and Mathematics
Last Friday, C4IE hosted our valued partners from the Department of Education, ETAQ, QAMT, Atherton State High School and Toowoomba State High School to share insights about the value of interdisciplinary and interschool dialogue around Accessible Assessment for Learning in English and Mathematics, a project led by Dr Julie Arnold, Dr…
Website chronicles five decades of Disability Arts in Australia
The Disability Arts History Australia (DAHA) online resource provides an unprecedented opportunity to understand the cultural impact of d/Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent artists over the past 50 years, documenting the evolution of Disability Arts from the 1970s to today. This is a fantastic outcome from the Evolution of Disability…
Professor Kristin Laurens on ABC Radio: Are we over-reliant on suspensions in schools?
This week, Professor Kristin Laurens was featured on ABC Radio National Life Matters speaking in a panel discussion on the complexities of suspensions, whether it’s ever an appropriate response, and what alternatives exist to manage student behaviour. Listen to the full segment or access the transcript. Read the C4IE led study…
Professor Kristin Laurens on ABC Radio: Impacts of Disciplinary Exclusion
Listen to C4IE Health and Wellbeing Program Co-lead, Professor Kristin Laurens, on ABC NSW Drive discussing the negative impacts of suspension and the need to support students to develop skills for participating and engaging in the school environment. Access the interview on ABC Listen [segment begins at 1.10.29] Access the transcript…
Professor Linda Graham on ABC Radio: School Suspensions in NSW Public Schools
C4IE Director, Professor Linda Graham, recently spoke on ABC New England North West Breakfast about our latest study which revealed the alarming rates of school suspensions in NSW public schools. Listen to the research explaining why suspensions are problematic, the specific challenges faced by regional and remote schools, and…
C4IE leads first longitudinal study tracking individual students’ disciplinary exclusions over a decade
Findings from a new study led by C4IE researchers has been featured in the media, tracking NSW public school students for over a decade. The study revealed repeated suspensions for many students, with disadvantaged students more likely to be suspended or expelled. In an article on The Conversation, C4IE Health and Wellbeing Program…
Professor Kristin Laurens and Dr Emma Carpendale featured in Education Matters (Primary) magazine
Professor Kristin Laurens and Dr Emma Carpendale were featured in the latest edition of Education Matters (Primary) magazine. The article explores their research showing that evidence-based social and emotional learning programs can measurably improve student well-being. Read the article…
With a government review underway, we have to ask why children bully other kids
Why do some kids bully others, and how can we prevent bullying? A new “rapid review” by Australia’s federal government is underway to build a national standard for preventing and responding to bullying in schools. The Conversation article by Professor Marilyn Campbell and Shannon O’Brien from C4IE delves into the social, emotional, and…
Professor Marilyn Campbell on ABC Radio on the potential of a four-day week for senior students
Professor Marilyn Campbell recently appeared on ABC Radio to join the discussion on the potential benefits and challenges of a four-day week for senior students. Listen in at the 12 minute 55 second mark for her insights into the topic! Access the interview here…