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Principal bans parent from school grounds

A principal has invoked a 115-year-old statute to ban a disgruntled parent from his school after she levelled serious accusations against its teachers online.

Govt must act on Indigenous student outcomes – report

A new report shows that despite a long history of policy attention, there has been “no consistent improvement” in the literacy and numeracy outcomes of Indigenous students. The Educator investigates why.

Which schools in Australia are strides ahead of the rest?

Nominations are now open for the 2016 Innovative Schools report

Principal raises alarm over religious education syllabus

Religious instruction materials being used in Queensland public schools face review after claims that one school’s program was “soliciting” students to Christianity.

Opinion: Creating a culture of feedback in three steps

As a principal or deputy, evidenced-based, comprehensive feedback is a powerful lever to enhance culture and performance within your school. Dom Thurbon provides a three step process to get feedback happening in your school: make it easy, remove risks, and create an inspiring “why”.

How well are schools preparing kids for the workforce?

The Educator looks at a career readiness software provider that is making strides in connecting students to their desired careers.

Schools must 'change with the times to make a real difference'

Education is rapidly evolving, and if students’ academic outcomes are to improve, educators must evolve also, says a global leader in online education.

Exclusive private school sued by deputy principal

A Melbourne private school is being sued by its deputy principal over a “disastrous” school camp that saw half of the attending students hospitalised.

Principal trials fix to ‘cluttered curriculum’

A Melbourne principal tells The Educator how some simple but revolutionary changes are making big improvements to student outcomes at his school.

Teacher training program an Australian first

One state will soon roll out an intensive professional development program aimed at tackling the shortage of specialist teachers in its classrooms.