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‘Nice kids’ rule the school by Year 12 – study

‘Rebel teens’ are popular for a while but by Year 12 the ‘nice kids’ will rule the school, according to new research

The perks and pitfalls of school communication

Significant work goes into streamlining communication between schools and parents, but there are ways to simplify this process

Thoughtful assessments support and measure, student learning

Designed properly, assessments help build student skills and provide the vital feedback which teachers and students need

Does school funding improve student outcomes?

Even though both major parties are promising more money for schools, there is little evidence this will improve student outcomes, says one expert

Take the lead on bullying prevention, parents urged

It is critical that parents actively engage in and support schools’ anti-bullying strategies, says the peak body for parents with children in Catholic schools

Civica to sponsor Australian Secondary School of the Year (Non-Government) award

The Educator speaks to Civica about its decision to sponsor the prestigious award

Do principals need to get tougher on parents?

A Queensland principal’s recent warning to aggressive parents has seen a positive turnaround in their behaviour, the Department says

Trinity students go silent for a good cause

Around 800 students aged from five to 12 were recently challenged to ‘shut-up’ and remain silent for up to an entire school day

Recognise the best in K-12 curriculum design

Nominate your school's innovations and achievements

Sound Scouts to sponsor Australian Primary School of the Year (Government) award

The Educator speaks to Sound Scouts' CEO, Carolyn Mee, about the organisation’s sponsorship of the prestigious award