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PISA 2016: Why it’s not all doom and gloom

A new OECD report has shown that Australia continues to slide in maths, reading and science, but some forward-thinking initiatives may already be reversing this trend.

Far Out Friday: Parody-prone principal strikes again

A parody-prone US principal who became a YouTube sensation last year is back to his old antics.

Opinion: It’s time we supported our teachers

A new report shows our students are falling behind in maths, reading and science. Melbourne principal Henry Grossek explains what can be done to turn this around.

Not so equal after all: report shows inequality on the rise

The Federal Government is being urged not to abandon disadvantaged schools following a damning report into growing inequity.

The fun project turning school kids into filmmakers

One principal tells The Educator how a ground-breaking project is inspiring children to be young filmmakers from Bankstown to Toronto.

Schools unprepared for ‘Indigenous baby boom’

Time is running out for schools to prepare themselves for a looming surge of Indigenous enrolments, warns a leading voice in Indigenous education.

Principal risks jail for speaking out on controversial issue

A Melbourne principal says he is prepared to go to prison after speaking out on a controversial humanitarian issue.

‘New approach’ needed to bomb threats, say principals

Dealing with the complex nature of over-the-phone bomb threats requires more sophisticated action than installing CCTV and higher fences, say principals.

Resources running out, principals warn

Principals are warning that a shortage of resources is denying children the quality of education they deserve.

Pregnant teen refused bail over school bomb hoax

A Magistrate’s Court has refused a pregnant teen bail after her alleged involvement in a hoax bomb threat that led to the evacuation of 2,000 students.