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Language teaching can help “red dirt” schools – study

Indigenous teachers who are fluent in local languages are essential for remote Indigenous education, according to new research

New figures reveal alarming spike in abuse allegations

More than 500 child protection complaints relating to children with a disability were received in the last year alone, according to Department of Education figures

Student health program takes big leap forward

An innovative program to forge positive food habits for life has expanded into Australian secondary schools

The impact of outdoor play on teaching and learning

An expert explains how outdoor play outdoor play is not only central to children's enjoyment of childhood but enhances growth and development

Special education - tailored for success

Enrolling only 100 students, Giant Steps' Sydney may be small in size, but the dedication displayed by its staff is immense

Too many schools 'following the leader', says expert

The Educator speaks to an expert who is encouraging principals to give marketing specialists a seat at the executive table

How to support English language learners

An expert shares some of the best practices educators can use to identify reading disabilities in English learners

Principal drives success with ‘relentless focus on excellence’

The Educator looks at how Korowa Anglican Girls School is sustaining its impressive teaching and learning outcomes

Govt releases sustainability guide for schools

The NSW Government has unveiled a new guide for the state’s schools that encourages a shift in student attitudes towards environmental sustainability

The downside to attending a selective school

Selective schools with a higher average achievement level may negatively impact students’ long-term success, a new study shows