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The New Work Order: Are our youth prepared?

An Australian non-profit organisation has released a new report that outlines how schools can better prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow.

Integration of digital technology a boost for literacy

As schools celebrate National Literacy & Numeracy Week this week, the level of engagement in an online competition shows some encouraging results.

How to supercharge your school

Principals tell The Educator about the Wi-Fi solutions making a significant difference to their schools’ data flow.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Principal suspends 22 students, school drug fears & teacher jailed

Making news this week, a principal suspends 22 students, fears of drug use in schools and a teacher is jailed for more than three years.

Far Out Friday: Principal disciplined over raunchy video

A US principal is in the hot seat after a music video including drug references and a pole dancer was filmed inside his school.

Principal hits back at HSC ‘gaming’ claims

A private school principal has responded to claims that wealthy students are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities in order to get special treatment in exams.

Teacher who possessed child porn avoids jail

A former primary school teacher has been spared time behind bars despite being caught with thousands of images of child pornography.

How tutoring is giving students the edge in class

YourTutor CEO, Jack Goodman, tells The Educator why online tutoring is experiencing a powerful surge in interest from educators and students.

Standing desks are coming for your children

Research shows that standing desks have a positive impact on students who use them.

Principals slam private schools for ‘gaming’ disability rules

Wealthy students are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities to get special treatment in exams, principals say.