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Spike in reported assaults has silver lining

The fact that more educators are coming forward about being assaulted shows an important shift in attitudes, says one state’s teachers union.

‘Race lessons’ coming to preschools

A new toolkit is now available to teachers to help them explain race to preschool children as young as three years old.

What impact is technology really having in the classroom?

Digital devices are a ubiquitous part of the modern education landscape, but are schools making the most of them?

How learning environments affect student health

A new study has found a link between the quality of indoor learning environments and student absenteeism. Could this be a factor at your school?

Private school kids better off, study finds

Private school students become higher earners, live in wealthier suburbs and are happier than their public school peers, new research has revealed.

New maths app making a big difference

Research shows that the use of a new e-learning resource is having a profound impact on maths engagement in the classroom.

Principal takes action over ‘hook up wall’

The principal of an elite all-girls school has taken action after Year 12 students created a collage of young men they had ‘hooked up with’ and posted it online.

How to simplify your school’s timetabling

One principal tells The Educator how the latest technology has given her school newfound flexibility and improved day-to-day teaching and learning.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Young innovators, cyberbullying figures revealed & the jobs of 2030

Making news this week, alarming new cyberbullying figures, a campaign is launched for young innovators and a new report reveals the jobs of the future.

New report reveals the jobs of 2030

A new report says today’s pre-schoolers will need a mix of digital and ‘soft’ communication and creative skills to find their place in the jobs market.