Australia’s teachers resilient and adaptive in the face of adversity
Schools face no shortage of complex challenges, but teachers are doing what they do best – persevering for the sake of the kids
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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Setting new standards: How expert influence in schools is making an impact
'Experts in residence' are helping teachers at Matthew Flinders Anglican College transform students' literacy and problem-solving skills
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The soundtrack of success: Music's positive impact on learning
The Educator speaks to Natalie Kradolfer, co-founder and managing director at Amplify Music Education
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‘Cruel’ wellbeing approach adding to teachers’ stress – study
Challenges faced by overworked teachers are being intensified by expectations placed on them to manage their own wellbeing, new research shows
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The successful program helping schools tackle the financial literacy gap
Dr Tracey West, Financial Education Manager at Ecstra Foundation tells The Educator how the company is empowering young people to take charge of their financial future
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Student lives at risk over school mental health policies
Thousands of tertiary-qualified counsellors are available for schools but are being shut out of the system
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Evidence-based teaching drives stronger reading outcomes – research
Teachers need access to research on the most effective way to teach reading, Associate Professor Lorraine Hammond from ECU's School of Education tells The Educator
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The critical role of teacher upskilling in reversing the literacy slump
The Educator looks at how one Sydney school is equipping its teachers with the skills to tackle the decline in students' literacy rates
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Study reveals main obstacles to effective teaching
Teachers often discover the 'science of learning' by chance, not through deliberate, systematic education, research shows
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Experts call for bold reforms to protect student privacy
The interests of EdTech companies are too often prioritised over the rights of children, experts say