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Principals call for school closures to save money
As multi-billion dollar infrastructure issues persist, New Zealand’s principals say it may be cheaper for the government to close schools rather than fix them.
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Principals in the dark about domestic violence
Queensland’s principals say they need to be better informed about domestic violence situations at home to help students and their families.
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Research links academic success to parental aspiration
Parents of children who attend private schools have higher aspirations for their children than those who go to state and Catholic schools, new research shows.
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Are these the world’s most innovative schools?
In one way or another, all schools are places of creativity and innovation. However, some go above and beyond to make their students’ learning experience something very unique.
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New study reveals vast gap between rich and poor students
A new study has revealed that unequal access to the maths curriculum in Australia is a major factor behind the large achievement gap in the discipline between rich and poor students.
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Rethink needed on schools’ anti-radicalisation programs, says expert
A leading voice in education shares his views on how to straighten out the state’s “waffly” anti-radicalisation programs for schools.
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Principals’ fee hike draws ire of parents
Parents in Warrnambool Victoria are being slugged with additional costs to send their children to school following a controversial decision by principals.
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Computer-based tech in schools not paying off, report shows
A recent OECD report shows high expectations over the use of technology in schools have failed to improve student performance – but why?
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Far Out Friday: Why this school banned technology
In the digital age of the 21st century, banning technology in classrooms might seem counter-intuitive, but one school takes a very different approach to teaching and learning.
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Union urges Turnbull to heed experts’ calls on Gonski funding
New Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull must listen to the views of business leaders, community groups and unions and commit to funding the full six years of the Gonski reforms, the Australian Education Union (AEU) says.
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