theeducator July 6, 2026 by Brett Henebery

Australian schools are being asked to do more than ever before, with students looking to them not just for learning, but for support, safety and a sense of belonging.

A new national survey of 400 secondary school students suggests the schools making the biggest impact are those pairing high expectations with high empathy, helping young people succeed both in the classroom and beyond.

Importantly, young people are showing that they are resilient in the face of the many pressures they’re facing.

The report’s authors said that while students report significant pressures, many also describe improvements in physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, and continue to express optimism about their future.

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