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OECD report good news for Australia’s schools

A new report from the OECD shows Australia ranks amongst the world’s best education systems with high levels of access, participation and attainment

From Year 3 students to ‘management consultants’

The Educator speaks to the teacher behind a ground-breaking school project that is commanding attention on the world stage

Schools hold outdoor classes in Australian first

The Educator speaks to the organisers of an Australia-first event aimed at increasing the amount of time students spend playing outdoors

Opinion: The value of ‘slow schools’

For long-term improvements, schools need to slow down, say a group of education experts

More workload relief for principals on the way

Sweeping changes to principals’ roles are just the first part of a much broader strategy to help school leaders. The Educator investigates

Principals being ‘bullied’ by line managers

School leaders are fearful of speaking positively about their union due to a culture of bullying within the Department, claims the teacher's union

The value of a proactive recruitment approach

For schools looking to hire quality teachers, a proactive advertising approach can make a big difference. The Educator investigates

How volunteering can build students’ resilience

Australia's leading not-for-profit organisation for youth volunteering tells The Educator about the value of volunteering – for both students and communities

The Educator Weekend Wrap: ‘Mass teacher walkout’ claims, Innovative schools & improving NAPLAN

Making news this week, claims that a Perth school will see a mass teacher walkout at the end of the year, the Educator’s Innovative Schools 2017 and a report highlights the keys to NAPLAN success

School launches review after adult website mishap

A prestigious Victorian school has launched a review after an email that was designed to promote a school event accidentally linked them to an adult website