Young people, learning, and generative AI: A rapid literature review and implications for PreK-12 education
In August 2026 the Barker Institute and the University of Sydney partnered to publish an important academic report. It consisted of a literature review of all available academic evidence regarding GenAI in PreK-12 education. This report, and launch webinar, are now publicly available to educators, policy makers, and parents to ensure we collectively care for our young people in the best possible way.
- Dr Matthew Hill
- 12 August 2026
The 2026 Barker Journey interview process begins
We have reached that point in the year where we start to talk to the cohort of students at the centre of the Barker Journey longitudinal study. The project has entered its eighth year this year, and the group of students we started with back in 2019, when they were in Year 3, are now in Year 10.
- Dr Timothy Scott
- 08 August 2026
What Is AI Doing to Us? Friction, worship and the Pursuit of the Good Life.
Most conversations about artificial intelligence focus on what AI can do for us. It can save time, automate tasks, generate content, and remove all kinds of inconvenience from our lives. But perhaps a more important question is this: what is AI doing to us?
- Rev Craig Tubman
- 05 August 2026
‘Visions of the Future from an Ancient Land’ – Understanding the Round Square International Conference Theme
It won’t be long now until Barker College hosts RSIC 2026. Students and staff are fully engaged in preparing for what will be a milestone event in the life of our School. I have often remarked this year that this is Barker’s “Sydney Olympics” moment, a once in a generation opportunity to welcome the world to our community.
- Peter Gibson
- 04 August 2026
Monthly Update: Taking AI seriously by bringing theory and practice together
July has been a month of looking both inward and outward. At the Barker Institute we've continued asking practical questions about how schools should respond to artificial intelligence, while also exploring the bigger questions of what AI means for education.
- Barker Institute
- 27 July 2026