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NSW schools set for biggest shake-up in 30 years

The interim curriculum review has proposed sweeping changes to the state's schools, including a renewed focus on maths, English and science

Teacher’s STEM approach wins students’ hearts and minds

The Educator speaks to Stirling East Primary School teacher Sarah Finney, whose philosophy helped supercharge her science lessons, and win her a national award

Opinion: Why the education system requires a radical overhaul

Education requires a fundamental change to our systems, our workforce and our expectations, writes Dr David Roy

How important is the HSC?

While some say the HSC is losing its importance, one expert says students who prepare well for the test will have a better chance of success after school

Teachers sacrifice term break to help peers

More than 100 private school educators in NSW will give up their holiday to assess the applications of peers seeking Experienced Teacher status

Students use e-sports to level up their skills

A Gold Coast school has combined technology and play to hone their students’ soft and social skills

Pioneering mathematician wins 2019 Prime Minister's Prize for Science

The internationally acclaimed professor won the prestigious award for her contributions to pure mathematics

Love of science wins teacher national award

The Educator speaks to Brighton Secondary School teacher Dr Samantha Moyle about how she inspired a love of science in her students

Australia looks to Europe’s education design models

With burgeoning enrolments and shrinking spaces, educators and architects have been rethinking what schools should look like

Physical exercise improves student outcomes – study

Students who take part in physical exercises during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning, new research shows