The Educator Weekend Wrap: Education system questioned, schools rebel & the value of ‘storyshowing'

This week’s top story: Andreas Schleicher, the OECD director for education and skills, warns that Australia’s education system risks being left behind as schools fail to provide students with higher order skills, such as creative and divergent thinking. Read more here.

In other news: Queensland teachers rallied against plans to roll out online NAPLAN trials in the state’s schools from next year, saying concerns remain about the possibility of the online platform crashing mid-test. Read more here.

Finally: The Educator spoke to an internationally best-selling author about a little understood practice that can help principals true engage – and influence – their audience. Read more here.