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What makes a great music department?

The Educator speaks to Michael Sollis, Musica Viva’s artistic director of education, about the long-reaching benefits of music education

Govt opens new ‘state of the art’ school

As the NSW Government has unveiled a new $20m school as part of its plan to revamp the state’s infrastructure and address surging student numbers

Students do better in single-sex schools – study

A new study has found that converting educational environments from single-sex to co-ed leads to falling academic results for both boys and girls

Is ‘the same old formula’ harming student literacy?

The latest round of NAPLAN results painted a grim picture for Australia’s literacy outcomes – so what can be done to reverse this worrying trend?

What would a fully inclusive education system look like?

Family Advocacy executive officer, Cecile Sullivan Elder, says that there is a lack of clarity around what an inclusive education system really means

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Lifting morale, marketing your school effectively & improving well-being

Making news this week, how to boost teacher morale, make your school stand out from the crowd and ensure a robust well-being strategy

How should principals address mental well-being in 2018?

Principals Australia Institute CEO, Paul Geyer, explains how principals can tick student and staff well-being concerns off their ‘to do’ lists

Gamifying maths is showing promising results

Can gamification improve students’ numeracy skills? A recent tri-nation maths challenge offers some insights

Former principal sues prestigious school

The ex-headmaster of a Sydney private school is suing her former employer and two teachers, alleging that she was defamed

Should your students be given more breaks?

One Victorian public school is raising eyebrows over a Finnish-inspired initiative that allows students more time to rest and play outside of class