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Mentors boost female confidence in STEM education

This week, a cohort of students are being paired with female scientists as part of an innovative program aimed at improving girls’ STEM engagement

Govt slams ‘woeful’ Civics and Citizenship test results

The latest Civics and Citizenship report shows that while most students are engaged citizens, test performance for one year group has slipped significantly

2017 NAPLAN National Report released

The 2017 NAPLAN National Report has been released today by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)

Departing principal reflects on school’s success

The Educator speaks to Trinity Grammar School headmaster, Milton Cujes, who will step down from the role at the end of this year

Govt announces new $68m school

One state’s government has unveiled details of a new school which will provide students with a high quality education in modern, first-class facilities

Australia’s first certified practicing principals recognised

The Educator looks at how the Australian Principal Certification will improve the quality of school leadership, and recognition of the profession, in the year ahead

Regional school wins major arts award

A regional school in Victoria has been recognised by a prestigious drama association for its innovative curriculum delivery. The Educator investigates

Opinion: Leading the transformation of Australia’s school system

Australia’s school system requires strategic leadership, not restrictive regulation, says AHISA chair, Dr Mark Merry

Gonski 2.0 to ‘massively overfund’ private schools, claims new data

Australia’s main teachers union claims that the Gonski 2.0 model will massively over-fund private schools, but is this true? The Educator investigates

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Mental health crisis, global literacy rankings & 'a wonderful challenge'

Making news this week, rising student anxiety, the latest global literacy rankings and a chat with the incoming principal of St Michael’s Grammar