Research links academic success to parental aspiration
Parents of children who attend private schools have higher aspirations for their children than those who go to state and Catholic schools, new research shows.
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When your students become your hackers
In a digital world, it’s only natural that students are educated about cybersecurity, but what should your school do if your students become your hackers?
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Where have all the principals gone?
Recent data shows the nation’s schools could soon be facing a principal shortage. The Educator investigates why.
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Govt audit of public school prayer groups announced
The NSW State Government will conduct a sweeping audit of public school prayer groups, warning it will not allow schools to become “the setting for extremist ideologies”.
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State facing shortage of principals…but why?
Changes must be made to ensure the role of principal is both sustainable and attractive, says a leading voice for principals.
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Stop extremism through religious education, says academic
To prevent extremism from taking shape, it should be compulsory for students to learn about all religions, says an international academic.
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Could this be schools’ answer to improving student behaviour?
A new prevention program developed by the Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF) aims to identify and stop violent behaviour before it develops.
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Confronting the decline in teacher morale
Teachers are tasked with giving children the education they deserve – arguably the noblest of causes – so why are they leaving the job in droves?
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SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: One-in-four new teachers 'burnt out'
Our new teachers are overworked, over-stressed and in need of urgent support.