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Classes running smoothly since phone ban, says principal

One school’s students recently were asked to lock away their smartphones until the end of the school day – and so far, the plan seems to be working

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Principal dies, drug tragedy & 2017 Principal Health & Wellbeing Report

Making news this week, a principal dies at her desk, a private school is rocked by a drug tragedy and a look at the latest report into principal health and wellbeing

School becomes first to be recognised for gender equity

The Educator speaks to the principal of the only school in Australia to be given the gender equity nod by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency

‘A great fundraiser for principals’

The Educator looks at a way for independent schools to harness the growing demand for inter-parent marketing while helping their own fundraising efforts

‘There is no more important job in our system’

NSW Department boss Mark Scott has offered some words of wisdom for the state’s newest school leaders

Upcoming state election a silver lining for principals

Both major political parties in Tasmania have unveiled support packages for the state’s schools – and it could not have come at a better time

How principals should handle sexual harassment claims

A legal expert explains how principals can navigate issues around sexual harassment to protect not only their staff members, but their school as well

Major changes to HSC announced

NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes has announced major changes to the minimum standard of the Higher School Certificate

Principal induction conference kicks off

Newly minted principals are in Sydney attending a three-day conference as part of the NSW Government’s new school leadership strategy

Exclusive: Finland’s principals 'suffering hugely'

Finland is a beacon of inspiration for education systems the world over, but the country’s principals are struggling