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Government hikes truancy fines tenfold

Fines for parents who fail to make sure their children go to school will increase tenfold under new laws about to be introduced in one state

How grammar schools impact student outcomes

Are grammar schools better or worse than non-selective state schools in terms of student outcomes? The Educator looks at some of the research

Major STEM boon for schools announced

One state government has pledged hundreds of extra full-time STEM teachers for its schools

The impact of rigor in the classroom

The Educator speaks to a world-renowned education expert about how educators can leverage rigor to make their schools thrive

Last week to enter the Innovative Schools

Final call for the country's most creative educators to submit for this year’s report

The Educator Weekend Wrap: A literacy game-changer, Award finalists announced & calming classrooms

Making news this week, a potential game-changing literacy app is providing teachers with instant feedback, the finalists are announced for the Australian Education Awards and how mindfulness is calming classrooms

Attributes of the world's best education systems

The Educator looks at some of the key factors driving educational excellence around the world

Student stress on the rise – report

New research reveals that the mental health and well-being of Australian students is significantly worse than it was 15 years ago

Govt announces expansion of school language program

The expansion of a successful early language program will inspire an extra 30,000 children across Australia to learn a second language

NSW schools reap $6bn windfall

A massive government funding initiative has been announced for classrooms and upgrades in NSW public schools