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The link between birth dates and school outcomes
New research shows how a child’s birth date influences how well they do in school, and later in life
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How one principal made a profound difference
The Educator speaks to Australian Principal of the Year Diane Robertson about leadership, recognition and individual student needs
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Opinion: Are we rearranging the education chairs on the Titanic?
Changing methods, funding models or curriculum content will never be a solution if it ignores the wider systemic issue, writes David Roy
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Principal support fund announced
A new program will see one state’s school leaders get $1.5m over the next three years
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Feedback program gives teachers a boost
A Sydney-based Edu-tech start-up is driving improved student outcomes across 400 Australian schools. The Educator investigates
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New report highlights student attitudes to schooling
A new report reveals that children feel let down by the education system, particularly when it comes to the state of school funding and teacher quality
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Govt announces new funding for students with disabilities
One state’s schools will get a funding boost to build new play and learning areas that support students with disabilities and special needs
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The benefits of using masks in the classroom
Using masks in an educational setting not only helps children communicate barriers but also gives them freedom to try ideas without judgement, research shows
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A ‘student centered approach’ to learning
The Educator speaks to Tamborine Mountain State School principal Jason Smith about his school’s recent success at the Australian Education Awards
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Is it time to rethink teacher workloads?
New data from the 2018 Happy School Status of Teaching Report has some important takeaways for Australian schools