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Key voices in education recognised

The Educator speaks with two award-winning educators about the challenges and opportunities for school leaders in the year ahead

The Educator Weekend Wrap: School scandal, principal takes up key role & boosting student retention

Making news this week, turmoil at an exclusive school, a principals association gets a new president and a look at how to improve student retention

The value of social and emotional learning

The impact of social and emotional learning on student outcomes and behaviour has been highlighted at a key education event

How schools can turn gamers into writers

Schools may be able to drive national writing standards by leveraging students’ love of gaming. The Educator investigates

Principal of prestigious school stood down

The principal of prestigious Queensland school, Somerville House, has been stood down and replaced with one of the school’s former heads

Are your STEM programs having the impact they should?

Curtin University’s Professor John Williams tells The Educator how his team is helping schools deliver ROI on their STEM programs

Schools take action to address water conservation

As schools scramble to equip students with the skills required for future jobs, are we losing sight of an even more serious challenge?

Principal outlines key challenges ahead for 2018

The Educator sits down with the new president of the Australian Catholic Primary Principals’ Association

Govt announces major support package for principals

One state government has pledged more than $6m over the next four years to increase the direct support available to principals

Could this be the answer to student retention?

A new study by the University of Queensland has shed light on why students are disengaging from mainstream education