Study reveals alarming spike in critical incidents at Australia’s schools
The Educator speaks to the study's lead investigator about the psychosocial impact on principals as they lead their communities through these incidents
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School funding reforms pass House of Representatives
The legislation lifts the Federal Government’s share of funding to Australia’s public schools above 20%
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What Tasmania’s principals think of the state’s new funding deal
The Educator speaks to Tasmanian Principals Association President, Mat Grining
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Upcoming state election a silver lining for principals
Both major political parties in Tasmania have unveiled support packages for the state’s schools – and it could not have come at a better time
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The year in review: ‘Health and well-being issues dominated 2017’
What kind of year was 2017 for Tasmania’s principals? The Educator speaks to Tasmanian Principals Association president, Malcolm Elliott
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Principals at breaking point – new report
Severe staff shortages and excessive administration are pushing one state’s principals to the brink. The Educator investigates
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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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School starting age to be debated in parliament
A range of reforms, including a lowering of school starting ages, are set to be debated in one state’s parliament.
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Principals say coaching is making a difference
Specialist coaching of disadvantaged students in literacy and numeracy is paying off, say one state’s principals.
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Principals call for change to school starting age
Tasmanian principals have called for the school starting age to be lowered, but how young is too young for children to start school?