Principals recognised for outstanding leadership
Five principals have been recognised for their significant contributions to teaching and learning.
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Addressing the ‘black dog’ in our classrooms
What happens when a student’s mental health issues intersect with their education? The Educator investigates the proactive approach being taken by some schools to deal with this issue.
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Principals lack vital compliancy training – experts
The amount of red tape involved in principals’ day-to-day work can have serious legal implications – both for themselves and their schools. The Educator investigates.
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Expectations ‘out of step’ with workload, warn principals
The rate of change in school autonomy and performance expectations is out of step with the administrative burden being placed on school heads, warn principals.
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Principals’ call to action: Help us so we can help you
The path to improved standards in education must begin with greater support for principals, says Susan Lenehan, chair of Principals Australia Institute (PAI).
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The Principal Certification Program explained
Doctors and lawyers have it, and thanks to a new certification program, so too will school principals. The program’s director tells The Educator how it works.
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Principals get new certification program
Principals will soon be eligible for professional certification like lawyers and doctors, thanks to a new program launched by the Principals Australia Institute (PAI).
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Who’s going to be your ‘principal for a day’?
Students: there is finally a good reason to get called into the principal’s office.
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How principals can shape the future of students - and society
The profound impact that education can have on society should not be understated, says transformational change executive, Samantha Martin-Williams.
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Principal well-being a top priority in 2015
“A ship without a rudder is a problem", so principal well-being will be a top priority for the year ahead, says Principals Australia Institute (PAI) CEO, Jim Davies.