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Scripture classes ‘can of worms’ – principal

A principal tells The Educator why he thinks there should be greater ministerial oversight into scripture classes in schools

Far-Out Friday: Comedian’s prank baffles school

Staff at a UK school were left scratching their heads after a hilarious prank call by a comedian pretending to be a child calling in sick

4 tips to help busy principals cope

Is your workload making you feel overwhelmed? One principal shares how he copes with the daily workloads and responsibilities at his school

New strategy aims to get students ‘work ready’

A new national strategy is being mapped out to ensure students are better prepared for life beyond school. The Educator investigates

Opinion: Understanding the nature of student flawed thinking

Educational software company AutoMarque explains how to drill deeper into student learning needs, address gaps in learning and improve their effectiveness

What the HSC overhaul means for principals

The Educator speaks to NESA chair Tom Alegounarias about what the biggest changes to the NSW syllabus in decades means for principals

Principals call for ‘panic buttons’ in schools

Principals in one state are pushing for panic buttons to be installed in schools to combat violence from parents

Brokers join schools’ financial literacy push

Mortgage brokers will soon help build the skills of parents and trusted advisers to educate children on the basics of financial literacy

How school design affects student concentration

To cater to the mix of learning styles, schools are embracing the concept of space and form to stimulate young minds

Govt launches new learning resource

The Federal Government has launched a new website that will help parents and families become more involved in their child’s learning