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Elevating the experience of education

The Educator talks to Trinity Grammar School principal, whose school is working creatively to meet the diverse needs of its students

Principals under attack: New figures highlight assaults

New figures released this week show Canberra principals experienced threats, assault or injuries on average more than once per fortnight in 2016

Opinion: Rebooting education with Gonski 2.0

While the government provides the bulk of school funding, philanthropy plays an increasingly important role in supporting schools, says Australia Schools Plus chief executive, Rosemary Conn

Exclusive: Towards a fairer education system

The Educator speaks to Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham who outlines the Coalition’s vision to improve Australia’s schools

How should principals manage staff relationships?

How staff relationships are managed can mean the difference between a harmonious school environment, and a scandal

Opinion: Using tech to transform education for every student’s special needs

Clinging to traditional teaching methods is not viable in the digital economy, says Geoff Thomas, Vice-President Asia-Pacific, D2L

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Rising Stars, top school lets boys wear skirts & a boost for literacy

Making news this week: education’s rising stars revealed, why one private school is letting boys wear skirts and the program boosting students’ literacy outcomes

Principal launches campaign to tackle ‘national crisis’

A principal has launched a campaign aimed tackling the issue of rising youth depression and suicide

Far Out Friday: School put up for sale on Craigslist

A high school in California was recently put up for sale – and what’s more, the students were thrown in as a sweetener

Could this be the alternative to high-stakes exams?

The Educator speaks to the founder and CEO of a start-up company that is radically improving students’ numeracy levels