Opinion: Long-term view on education reform needed
Long-term vision for education is lacking in Queensland’s state election campaign, says executive director of Independent Schools Queensland, David Robertson
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New legislation strengthens school choice
Legislation has been passed which streamlines the approval processes for one state’s private schools. The Educator investigates
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Gonski 2.0: the winners and losers
The Educator looks at who is set to gain – and miss out – in the Federal Government’s new school funding plan
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Minister pulls schools out of NAPLAN trials
One state has abruptly ended its schools’ NAPLAN Online trials after a number of technical glitches were found
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State announces nine new schools to open
This year, one state will open nine independent schools and campuses, half of which will offer specialist education services to students and their families
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The PD solution saving principals time and money
An effective new platform has helped hundreds of schools in one state supercharge their professional development.
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Private school’s mobile phone policy sparks concerns
One principal says his school can search the mobile phones of its students under a controversial new policy.
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NAPLAN results raise eyebrows
The NAPLAN results have revealed some surprises when it comes to how students are performing in literacy and numeracy.
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Fears over security of child data
One state’s schools have sounded the alarm over the potential for student and parent data to fall into the wrong hands as a result of proposed laws.
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School boards facing ‘corporate challenges’
School boards are facing similar challenges as those experienced in the corporate world. The Educator looks at how principals can navigate them.