Principals question wisdom of ‘non-teaching days’
A plan to allow Victorian teachers four non-teaching days from next year has come under fire from the state’s principals
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‘You cannot make a declaration about what you might do in the future’ – principals
The Australian Principals Federation has backed angry school heads who are revolting against a controversial policy
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10 ways we can help our principals thrive
The latest report into principal well-being laid out a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the pressures on school heads
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Principal well-being: the states making a difference
The latest survey into principal health and well-being shows the hard work put in by some states is paying off when it comes to reducing bullying and threats of violence
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Fallout from ‘alarming’ principal well-being report commences
Australia’s major education bodies have responded to the latest national survey into principal occupational health and well-being
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Law firm helps principals manage risks
One law firm is helping principals identify dangers which may arise from the execution of daily tasks by staff at primary and secondary schools
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Ethical card games have principals concerned
Principals say that a Department resource designed to quiz educators on ethics is unhelpful and burdensome
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Why learner feedback is critical for professional development
Estimates from the Australian Principals Federation indicate that principals spend only 2% of their time on their own professional development. How can this figure be bolstered?
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Teacher workloads ‘out of control’
A new survey shows that students are suffering as teacher workloads reach unsustainable levels.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Principal suspends 22 students, school drug fears & teacher jailed
Making news this week, a principal suspends 22 students, fears of drug use in schools and a teacher is jailed for more than three years.