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'As good as school camping gets'

The Educator looks at the impact of school camping on student resilience, teamwork and health

Stiff competition for top marks at the Australian Education Awards

Strong nominations for the inaugural awards augur a tough time ahead for judges

Flexible learning program working wonders for students

New research shows how one program is helping rejuvenate students' learning and getting to the root causes behind educational disengagement

Another minister joins call for NAPLAN review

NAPLAN is under increased scrutiny as another education minister calls for a 'broad review' of the test

How to engage female students in STEM education

The Educator speaks to an expert about why schools need to focus on normalising girls in STEM rather than sensationalising the lack of them

How principals can improve school-parent conversations

Managing the relationship between parents and the school is a vital area of leadership required of educators. The Educator looks at how it can be improved

NAPLAN 'the worst test', says US expert

NAPLAN is not only 'absurd and 'bizarre' but ‘the worst of the international tests', says retired professor from MIT University

Cultural change through education – not hashtags

The Educator talks to a lawyer about the legal and cultural implications of sexual harassment in the workplace

New lockers protect students' personal belongings

CIVIQ has introduced customisable school locker solutions to students at Westall Secondary College

The value of 'holistic learning'

One educational practice is combining the talent and passion of education and well-being professionals determined to make a positive difference to all learners