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Support for teacher and principal wellbeing

The Educator speaks to Happy School creator Steve Francis about a new initiative giving principals a much-needed boost during this difficult and uncertain time

School's low-tech campus to home transition lauded

The Catholic girls' school has received a resounding 'thumbs up' from staff and families following the launch

Maltreated kids more likely to miss school - study

A new study has highlighted the impact of maltreatment on children's school engagement

Now for the good news: Sector-blind resource-sharing on the rise

The COVID-19 crisis has been a significant shift in the sharing of critical educational resources and practices

'Now is the perfect time to axe the ATAR' – former principal

The Educator speaks to former principal Peter Hutton, the man behind a renewed push to abolish the ATAR

Now for the good news: The ‘special lounge’ leaders making a difference

A series of online video meetings across Australia are supporting leaders working in specialist schools and settings

Televised classes to help students learn from home

The ABC will air teacher-run lessons mapped to the Australian curriculum to ensure no student falls behind in their learning

Now for the good news: Students supporting elderly community

Students at one Queensland school are building meaningful and heart-warming connections with elders at an aged care home

Should the ATAR be cancelled for 2020?

A Change.org petition to cancel the ATAR during the COVID-19 crisis has now received more than 15,000 signatures

How principals can avoid the most common discrimination claim

A leading education lawyer offers his advice on avoiding legal risk and maintaining an unbiased environment