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A new review of research studies conducted in the United States shows once and for all that money matters in education.

School principals around Australia are responsible for about 4.5 million staff and students in almost 10,000 schools.

During any federal election campaign, we can expect to hear candidates talk passionately about school funding.

In 2024, the SSTUWA came together and won some significant improvements for regional teachers, school psychologists and school leaders.

Teachers’ jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their role includes providing emotional support to their students.

Harmony Day and Week is an annual event when Australians come together to celebrate the nation’s vibrant multicultural heritage.

The release of the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services (ROGS) 2025 highlights the growing disparity in government funding between public and private schools.

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA is thrilled by the state government’s announcement that it will replace evaporative air conditioners in WA public schools.

In case you missed it, the executive summary of the Department of Education Agency Capability Review was released late last year.

It’s just over two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022.

The SSTUWA is not affiliated with any political party. We are calling on all candidates in the forthcoming state election to face the facts, consider our position and the ample evidence to support it – and commit to action on nine key education issues that affect our public schools and TAFE colleges.

The SSTUWA has welcomed the Premier’s announcement on increased funding for Government Regional Officer Housing.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered an historic commitment for full funding of Australia’s public schools.

Every member of every school community should feel safe, confident and able to engage in their learning or work.

As public educators marked World Teachers’ Day last month, it was reminded that once again, teachers in Western Australia need more than thanks, they need full funding.

Recently published research has found that some schools have manipulated their NAPLAN results by withdrawing low-performing students from the tests.

Banning children under 16 from social media sounds like a seductive idea. For overwhelmed parents navigating their kids’ lives in a digital age, this move from the Australian government may seem like welcome relief. But evidence shows it’s highly unlikely bans will positively impact the youth mental health crisis in this country. Indeed, bans may make our children even more vulnerable online.

Australian students are increasingly taking tests on computers. This includes major tests used to check national progress on literacy and numeracy.

The latest Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Education at a Glance report shows that Australia significantly underperforms against most OECD countries when it comes to investing in public schools.

We all know that early childhood is a critical time that lays the foundation for a child’s future development, wellbeing and learning.