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Opinion: The power of connected schools

A technology-fuelled revolution is taking place in the education sector, says William Ho, vice president of APAC sales at Ruckus Wireless.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Scientology scandal, school rebukes racism claim & principal slams leaks

Making news this week, a Scientology video featuring a principal stirs controversy, a school responds to racism claims and a principal says media leaks can discourage reporting of abuse allegations.

Students furious over principal’s party ban

A school has sent a letter to parents asking them to prevent their children from attending ‘risky’ end-of-year parties.

How this school cut its bills by a third

One school shares how it has overcome a long string of expensive headaches by implementing an effective new system.

Far Out Friday: Bizarre homework baffles students

Students at a Melbourne primary school were left scratching their heads when given a bizarre homework assignment recently.

Big things on the horizon for edutech giant

One open source learning platform is helping schools reduce administrative clutter to improve teaching and learning.

‘Nature School’ shines light on play-based learning

The Educator speaks to one of the founders of ‘nature school’, an initiative driving student development through nature-based learning and exploration.

Principal says leaks ‘a strong disincentive’ to report abuse

A principal of a top private school says sensationalist tendencies of the media can discourage school heads from reporting abuse.

Pace of school reform leaving principals in the lurch

Principals are warning that they are being stymied by the relentless pace of educational reform.

Principal responds to racism claim

A private school principal has denied claims of racism by a parent of an Indigenous student.