By Sherrill Nixon, CEO, Schools Plus 5 August 2026 This year’s NAPLAN results contain some encouraging signs. More Australian students are excelling in numeracy, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, demonstrating that progress is possible. But beyond the national averages lies the story we should be paying closest attention to, and one we’ve beenLearn more >
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Australia stands at a pivotal moment in its relationship with artificial intelligence. The release of national and sector-specific policies including Australia’s National AI Plan, the AI Plan for the Australian Public Service, and the Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools, signals a clear intent to harness AI for the public good. These frameworks emphasise sovereign capability, safety, responsible use and workforceLearn more >
Why Equity Must Lead Australia’s AI Revolution in Education
Artificial intelligence is reshaping what it means to be human. Redefining how we learn, work and connect. In education, the possibilities are profound. AI can personalise learning, ease teacher workloads, and open new worlds of creativity and connection for students, teachers and families alike. But it also poses an important question: Will AI improve or exacerbate education inequities in Australia? For children andLearn more >