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How principals are saving their schools big bucks

Have you ever wondered how much your school could be saving by doing away with physical newsletters and digitising its communications? If so, read on.

Rising to the challenge of the Netflix Generation

Today’s students are hungry for anytime anywhere learning. Peter West, director of e-learning at St Stephen’s College, explains how his school is tackling that challenge head-on.

Rethinking the collaborative learning space

While open learning spaces are helping students collaborate, they can also be disruptive. The Educator investigates how some schools are resolving this issue.

Five minutes with Mary McKendrick

John Colet School’s new headmistress, Mary McKendrick, talks culture, school leadership and well-being with The Educator.

How tutoring is taking pressure off teachers, parents

The Educator investigates how the 24/7 nature of learning demands specialist support for students that many parents and teachers struggle to provide.

Principals at breaking point, warns professor

Principals’ health and well-being is in serious decline across all three school sectors, warns associate professor Philip Riley from the Australian Catholic University.

Choosing a school just got cheaper

Looking to get your school top of mind for parents of future students? One organisation might have the answer.

Principals play ‘key role’ in domestic violence education

Those who think domestic violence is an issue best handled by families and community support services should think again. A leading voice has urged school principals to step up to the plate.

Teachers vote in favour of a fresh start

IEU acting general secretary, Gloria Taylor, tells The Educator why thousands of teachers across NSW and ACT are breathing a big sigh of relief this week.

Teachers not up to disability support, says charity

One major charity explains why a trend towards expecting mainstream teachers to support children with a disability is a cause for concern.