Ex-ABC boss to head NSW Education Department
Mark Scott, who spent 10 years as the ABC’s managing director, is about to take up his new role as head of the NSW Department of Education.
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Far Out Friday: Principal built own ‘personal shower’ at school
One principal has gone above and beyond to make sure he is refreshed after his morning workouts at school – by building his own personal shower on campus.
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Principals ‘directly impact student test scores’ – study
A new report on the effectiveness of principals has revealed how school leaders are having a direct impact on the learning outcomes of students.
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New acting principal announced for embattled school
The Cape York school at the centre of a media and political firestorm has a "passionate educator" as its new acting principal.
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Teachers ‘too scared’ to return to school
Several teachers who were recently evacuated from their school in far-north Queensland say they do not feel safe returning to the troubled area.
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Exclusive: Departments ‘non-responsive’ on principal well-being
Education departments need to act now if they are to prevent further tragedies, says Australian Catholic University associate professor, Dr Philip Riley.
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Opinion: NSW public schools receive an ‘F’ for disabled kids
If our education system is to improve, it needs to move away from a 19th century archaic model of schooling, explains David Roy, a lecturer at the University of Newcastle’s School of Education.
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Calls for review of suspension, expulsion practices
A leading policy advocate on youth issues is urging the Victorian Government to rethink current suspension and expulsion practices.
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Documents reveal extent of weapons in QLD schools
New data shows the extent of weapons in Queensland schools. The Educator speaks with the state’s Education Department to see just how serious it is.
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Rising from the ashes: future-focused classrooms
Less than a year after a tragic fire tore through his school, Bernard Cheng tells The Educator about the inspiring projects already rising from the ashes.