Generation Alpha: Supporting Their Development at School and at Home

The world is witnessing the rise of Generation Alpha, a cohort born between 2010 and 2024. They are, in fact, the focus of the Barker Institute’s ongoing, 10-year, longitudinal study The Barker Journey. According to recent research, they are set to become the largest generation in history, with a global population exceeding 2.1 billion and an anticipated economic footprint of over AUD8.7 trillion by 2029. But beyond their size and economic power, what defines them? And more importantly, how can we, as educators and parents, support their development in a way that equips them for the future?

• Dr Timothy Scott
• 13 March 2025

Year 10 Engagement and Discovery Day - 2025

On Wednesday last week, Year 10 students visited one of 28 Partner Organisations—local charities, social enterprises, and not-for-profits—and spent a day learning about their stories, values, and everyday challenges.

• Mark Lovell
• 05 March 2025

Supporting Anxious Students in the Classroom

• Danni McClellan and Sarah Infanti
• 28 February 2025

AI in Education: Transformation or Transformation of Form?

Artificial intelligence is undeniably transforming how we teach and learn. Its capabilities—from personalised learning paths to automating administrative tasks—offer exciting opportunities for innovation. Alongside such transformations a question that has emerged in my mind has about the real extent to which we have been witnessing a fundamental shift in the way knowledge is created and understood. Or are we merely dressing up time-tested practices in new digital garb?

• Dr Timothy Scott
• 25 February 2025

The launch of the Parent Institute - 24 February 2025

The Parent Institute is a new initiative providing space for parents to come together and support each other in this noble task that they have been entrusted with.

• Dr Matthew Hill, Lisa Chalmers
• 25 February 2025