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Is money the answer to improving student outcomes?

Australia spends just as much as Estonia and its teachers are even paid more – so why did Estonia’s schools fare better in the latest PISA tests?

How will technology help principals in 2020?

What will be the biggest ed-tech challenges and opportunities for principals in 2020? The Educator speaks to James Leckie, Schoolbox product owner and co-founder, to find out

Teacher qualifications improving, new report finds

A new report by AITSL has revealed some good news for the Australian education system: teaching graduates are increasingly confident

Australian Principal of the Year’s solution to declining student outcomes

It’s one thing to propose a solution to a problem as big as Australian students’ declining outcomes, but Haileybury CEO and principal Derek Scott says he can back it up with evidence

How can Australia level the education playing field?

Two leading education experts say the time has come to make Australian schools truly inclusive

Government eases up childcare regulations

The amendment also makes it easier for childcare providers to intervene should there be a risk of serious abuse or neglect

States back government’s education overhaul

The review of the entire Australian Curriculum will now be “fast-tracked” after all states and territories backed the government’s school improvement plan

Software improves student opportunity by 220%

The innovative program is helping one regional school improve student opportunity, the use of resources and create better-balanced classes for improved teacher workload

Innovative program boosts teachers’ 3D printing skills

The new program, adopted by Turramurra High School is helping teachers use 3D printing in the classroom and increasing students’ access to emerging technologies

How principals can help students navigate ethical challenges

The Educator speaks to Geelong Grammar School principal Rebecca Cody, who draws on the philosophical principles that she has learned through her experience