Small rewards for effort achieve better NAPLAN results – study
Students who are given small financial rewards if they reach personalised goals in their NAPLAN tests improve their results, new research shows
Brett Henebery is the editor and lead news reporter of The Educator. During his ten years with the publication, he has helped establish a portfolio from across Australia’s K-12 and higher education sectors. His specialty areas include the best practices in teaching, education technology, and education reform across Australia and APAC.
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Five minutes with Denise Lofts
The Educator speaks to the new President of the NSW Secondary Principals Council about supporting leaders and advocating for meaningful change
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Tutoring programs having little bang for buck, study shows
Programs to provide small group tutoring sessions for struggling students are not improving learning outcomes despite significant spending, according to new research
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Leading with passion and purpose
The Educator speaks to Jade Baker, the newly appointed Deputy Principal of Australian Christian College Darling Downs
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Shaping hearts as well as minds
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Reading between the lines: The link between literacy and mental health
The Educator speaks to an expert about how teachers can support kids' mental health as they make the jump to high school
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New scholarships aim to boost girls’ maths participation rates
A new initiative has been launched to improve female participation in specialist maths in years 11 and 12
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Navigating school leadership and student wellbeing in the digital age
An upcoming professional development event will help teachers and leaders learn how to empower anxious students, manage classrooms, embrace AI, and more
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Principals secure national advisory role to Federal Education Minister
The commitment signals a new partnership between policymakers and those on the front lines of education
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From shadows to sunshine: The profound impact of Trauma-Informed Practice
The Educator looks at how one program with empathy and understanding at its heart is helping schools create brighter futures for young people