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Schools' use of tech 'doing more harm than good'

Australia's schools are failing students when it comes to how they use technology in the classroom, warns Microsoft

The link between student behaviour and language

A new study has shed light on the link between the quality of teacher-student relationships and their impact on children's language development

Private schools could face fraud charges

There are claims that a new model of assessing student disability is open to manipulation, and it could potentially land some private schools in court

The value of education-focused architecture

The Educator speaks to an architect about how physical learning spaces can be used to enable student outcomes

How poorer students perceive school

New research shows how children living in poorer areas adjust to, and perceive, schooling

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Principals stunned by changes, phone ban calls & NAPLAN to be ‘obsolete'

Making news this week, one state’s principals are ‘gobsmacked’ by sudden policy changes, a renowned educator calls for a rethink on smartphones in classrooms and a department head says NAPLAN will ‘soon be obsolete’

Reversing the 'four year slump' in literacy

The Educator looks at what's driving the rise of phonics education, and how educators can achieve a balanced literacy approach

Survey reveals attitudes to faith values in school

How important is teaching faith values to students? A new study allowed Australians to have their say

Students 'urgently need to learn leadership skills'

The Educator speaks to a world-renowned leadership professional about an initiative inspiring young people to take control of their future

How are schools preparing students for a disruptive economy?

The search is on for the schools using the most innovative ways to prime students for a brave new world