Melbourne schools close after students test positive to COVID-19
Two schools in Melbourne have closed after four students tested positive to COVID-19.
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One in three principals face stress and burnout – report
The Educator looks at the profession's reaction to the latest major study into principal health and wellbeing
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Year 1 phonics check: will it help or hinder students’ literacy?
The proposed test has been touted as having "substantial benefits at a low cost" but others claim it will jeopardise years of successful and literacy teaching and learning in Australia
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Is red tape holding back Victorian schools?
Despite holding the title of Australia’s “education state”, some say red-tape provisions are preventing the development of education precincts
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Should students be allowed to strike during school hours?
A renowned education expert tells The Educator the student action should be something schools and governments should celebrate – not deny
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International student enrolments frozen – but why?
Victoria’s principals have been left bewildered by a freeze on international student enrolments. The Educator investigates what’s driving the policy
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Principals stunned by surprise changes
School leaders in one state have been caught off guard by surprise changes to student enrolment guidelines
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Aspiring principals prepare to be tested
One state's principals are gearing up for a test that will determine how ready, and suitable, they are to be school leaders
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Principal resigns ‘for his students’ safety’
A principal has resigned after his decision to expel a student who allegedly made threats with a knife was overturned
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Wellbeing a major priority for Victorian principals
The Educator speaks to Victorian Principals Association president, Anne-Maree Kliman about what 2018 holds in store