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New maths podcast a ‘professional development game-changer’

Built on 7,000 hours of teacher PD experience, the podcast features practical tips and advice on the big ideas in mathematics understanding

Are school uniforms necessary?

Five experts share their insights into the divisive question of whether students should be forced to wear a school uniform

How to create a community of trouble-shooters

Hot List 2019 winner Dan Pearson tells The Educator how his unique approach of ‘teaching-first’ is having a positive impact at Emmanuel College

Calls for greater protection of teachers and principals

An incident involving a group of students at a Melbourne school has highlighted concerns about staff working in a healthy and safe environment

‘The glue that brings communities together’

The Educator looks at how one of Australia’s leading architecture firms is supporting Melbourne’s schools amid an urban population boom

The power of design thinking

Marcellin College deputy principal Adriano Di Prato tells The Educator about the far-reaching impact of design thinking on student learning

Rhythm and movement can improve learning – study

Young children who march, wriggle and tap a beat aids them to develop their self-regulation skills and improve school readiness, a new study shows

Leading a ‘warm and genuine’ culture

The Educator speaks to Saint Spyridon College principal Britta Corones about leadership, educational excellence and culture on her school’s 15th anniversary

Action needed to address gender gap – principal

A South Australian principal is calling for action to address the gender gap in academic outcomes across the state’s schools

Revealed: Australian Education Awards 2019 winners

On Friday night, the national spotlight shone on dozens of inspiring principals, teachers and department heads at the Australian Education Awards 2019. Inside, the night’s winners are revealed