How one school is bucking the trend in Economics education
The Educator speaks to Gauri Gupta, Head of Social Sciences at Loreto Normanhurst
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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Want to improve your students’ financial literacy education? Gamify it
The Educator looks at an engaging, simulated 'virtual economy' that is helping 300,000 young Australians take charge of their financial future
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Teachers triumph in Fair Work Commission dispute with government
Victoria's state's public schools will get an extra $130m for their budgets over four years to resolve the school camp time in lieu 'off duty' dispute
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'The natural choice’: Murat Dizdar appointed NSW Department of Education Secretary
The appointment has been warmly welcomed across the state's education system
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Managing complexity: Practical tips for school principals
A former principal with nearly two decades of leadership experience shares some helpful pointers for struggling leaders
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Social media to blame for kids’ reading reluctance, global study finds
A staggering nine in ten teachers surveyed believe social media has a negative impact on children's reading habits
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What’s behind the student dropout crisis?
A growing number of senior students are choosing to cut their educational journey short. The Educator speaks to Professor John Fischetti to find out why
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New report rings alarm bells over student mental health
A growing number of Australia's Year 11 students are reporting poor mental health and uncertainty about the future, new research from the University of Melbourne shows
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NSW schools are in the midst of a perfect storm. Can principals weather it?
The number of teachers leaving NSW public schools has doubled in the last two years, leaked data from the state’s education department shows
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Changing school hours: the pros and cons
An MP has proposed extending Australian school hours until 6pm, but the move faces stiff resistance. The Educator looks at both sides of the debate