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Program of ‘national significance’ aims to boost STEM education

Tech giants have teamed up to create a new online mentoring program to boost students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.

Aussie students crowned science champions

The recent performance by Australian students at a global education event bodes well for the nation’s STEM education.

Opinion: The scary side of teaching

Darren Stevenson, a teacher with over 25 years of experience, explains why he expects the upcoming results of the Principal Health and Well-being survey to be shocking.

The Educator Weekend wrap: A lesson in law, outstanding schools and who has the edge at university

Making news this week, students get a lesson in law, we find out what makes an outstanding school and investigate who has the edge at university.

How principals can benefit from a lesson in law

A new pilot program is giving students and families a lesson in law to help them navigate complex issues that can affect their lives. The Educator investigates how principals stand to gain.

Opinion: Who has the edge at university?

Recent research into the relative university performance of students deserves closer examination, says AHISA chief executive, Geoff Ryan.

Far Out Friday: ‘Jesus Bieber’ locks down school in bizarre incident

Read how an eccentric Justin Bieber fan recently caused a West Virginia school to go into lockdown and call police.

Education Department cracks down on principals’ conduct

The Victorian Education Department will soon be deploying integrity committees across the state as part of a crackdown on misconduct among senior school staff.

Principals ‘too distracted’ to make sustained change

Too many principals are focused on classroom renovations and their school’s profitability rather than driving better learning outcomes, says the lead author of a new study into school performance.

What it means to be an outstanding school

A five-year pilot study by a team of researchers has identified four elements critical to creating an ‘outstanding’ school. How does yours shape up?