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Report highlights key to NAPLAN success

A new report has outlined what schools and students should be doing in order to lift NAPLAN scores

New initiative to improve kids’ early maths skills

As National Literacy and Numeracy Week highlights the importance of reading and maths, a leading charity is doing its part to improve children’s skills in these areas

2017 Hot List: Entries close Friday

The Educator’s search for the most influential figures in Australian education will end this week

Accreditation changes free up more time for teachers

New processes for NSW teachers mean they can now spend more time doing what they do best

Major overhaul of state school uniform policies

WA schools have changed the dress code for public school girls following a handwritten letter to the state’s education minister from an 11-year-old

Innovative Schools 2017 announced

The results of the third annual Innovative Schools report revealed in the latest issue of The Educator magazine, out now

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Teacher quality revamped, well-being survey & principal marks 50 years

Making news this week, education standards undergo a sweeping review, private schools are surveyed on student well-being and a principal reflects on 50 years in education

Private school unveils ‘gendered’ well-being centre

One of Melbourne’s top private schools has unveiled a ground-breaking new facility that blends academic, co-curricular and well-being programs for its students

Schools have ‘dropped the ball’ on literacy – expert

A literacy expert says the Australian education system has ‘dropped the ball’ in teaching essential writing skills. How can principals respond?

Exclusive: Principal reflects on 50 years in education

Henry Grossek reflects on the most powerful and inspirational milestones in what has been a rewarding career in education