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What the 2016 Census says about Australia’s schools

The 2016 Census has revealed some surprising trends in Australia’s education system

Academics develop panacea for testing times

The Educator looks at a new automated essay grading system that identifies entire concepts as well as phrases and sentences

Principal slams ‘populism-driven’ politics for holding schools back

One principal warns that the egos of Australia’s leaders are holding schools back and giving extremist viewpoints credence that they would not otherwise have

How family law applies to your school

Managing situations involving feuding parents whilst remaining legally compliant can be a tricky balancing act

Govt warns schools over fee hike threats

The Federal Government has warned one school sector against increasing their fees following the passage of the Gonski 2.0 funding reforms

Private schools respond to funding changes

Private schools have responded to the passage of the Federal Government’s historic changes to school funding

How technology can boost equity in education

The Educator looks at how technology is not only helping students enhance their learning experience, but is improving equity in education around the world

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Gonski passes Senate, Principal fired & a ground-breaking program

Making news this week, historic school funding reforms become law, a principal gets struck off the teaching register and a new program puts the spotlight on principal well-being

Principal struck off register for ‘worst kind of misconduct’

A long-serving principal in New Zealand has been issued the most severe penalty by a disciplinary tribunal

Education experts mull three-day school week

Education experts in one state say that a shorter school week could have a range of benefits amid a burgeoning student population