Wednesday, 2 September 2026 — Rethinking what really counts in learning and assessment
There’s a growing concern that education focuses too much on quantity—more hours, assessments, checkpoints—rather than genuine learning impact. This matters because schools risk burning out staff and students chasing meaningless metrics.
UQ has agreed to an enforceable undertaking after underpaying staff by $11 million. This highlights ongoing issues around fair pay in higher education and the importance of compliance and transparency.
University of Sydney staff are striking over stalled talks related to AI use and working conditions. The strike underscores the tensions around AI integration and staff rights in universities.
A Derby-based apprenticeships provider scored ‘Strong’ in every area, placing it among the very best nationally. This shows what quality training looks like in practice and sets a benchmark for others.
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This article is always worth a read for anyone involved in education leadership. It challenges the common assumption that more assessments and hours automatically lead to better learning.
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