‘Microaggressions’ can fly under the radar in schools. Here’s how to spot them and respond
- Written by Rachel Leslie, Lecturer in Curriculum and Pedagogy with a focus on Educational Psychology, University of Southern Queensland

Bullying is sadly a common experience for Australian children and teenagers. It is estimated at least 25% experience bullying at some point in their schooling.
The impacts can be far-reaching and include depression and anxiety, poorer school performance, and poorer connection to school.
The federal government is...