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Are open learning environments the answer?

One Central Coast school has been exploring the most effective classroom environment for student engagement

New school suspension powers harmful – study

Legislation expanding principals’ disciplinary powers in one state has failed in its stated goals while seeing an increase in school suspensions, research shows

Leading private school launches Australia-first program

Australia's first Year 9 'university students' are set to begin a year-long program designed to prepare them for adult life

Can decodable readers improve students’ literacy?

The Educator looks at the debate surrounding a contentious literacy practice aimed at helping students who are struggling to read

AI will complement, not replace, human workers – expert

The need for creativity, human ingenuity, emotional intelligence and intuition will be at the root of the workforce, according to an expert

Extreme heat: When should students be sent home?

With temperatures already nudging 40 degrees in some parts of Australia, The Educator looks at school guidelines for coping with heatwaves

Getting your school’s wireless network setup right

A technology expert shares some tips around how principals can set up an effective wireless network for their school

How to support students with ADHD

New research gives the clearest guidance yet on how schools can best support children with ADHD to improve symptoms and maximise their academic outcomes

‘Off the grid’ initiative exceeding principal’s expectations

The Educator speaks to the principal overseeing a portable classroom operated entirely on renewable energies

Education heavyweights launch new PD programs

Nationally and internationally renowned educators and thought leaders have announced they will join forces with an education leadership institute in 2019