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Effective change or exhausting churn?

Tom March, director of innovation K-12 at Hobsons Edumate tells The Educator how schools can achieve continuous improvement.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: 2016 Hot List revealed, new funding data & landmark program launched

Making news this week, Australia's most influential educators are revealed, new funding data raises eyebrows and a revolutionary program rolls out to schools.

Landmark school support program launched

A revolutionary program that aims to help disadvantaged schools is being rolled out with the support of one of Australia's largest family foundations.

Could this be the solution to cutting red tape?

While extra funding and resources are flowing into schools, there is another type of support waiting in the wings that could make a significant change.

Far Out Friday: The most oddly-named schools

​Would you send your students to The Pansy Kidd Middle School? Or Massacre Pre-School? The Educator takes a look at some of the world’s most oddly-named schools.

NSW education at a critical point - principals

Principals warn that removing their state’s education minister in the near-term would drastically shake up the schooling system, and not for the best.

Principals recognised for outstanding leadership

Five principals have been recognised for their significant contributions to teaching and learning.

The most influential figures in Australian education revealed

The Educator has published its second annual Hot List recognising those who are driving the education sector forward.

Dumping Minister would be a ‘travesty’ – principals

One state’s principals have come out in support of their education minister, who they consider to be the nation’s best.

Unvaccinated students face school ban

Under new reforms, high school students who fail to get their annual flu jabs could be banned from attending class.