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How screen addiction is harming teen brains

The overuse of screens can result in young people losing brain capacity, alarming new research shows

‘Australian schooling is in big trouble’: Calls for urgent structural reform

Today, educators, researchers and young people are converging at a major forum to discuss the question 'where now for public schooling in Australia?'

The school where students live and breathe sustainability

Learn how Harkaway Primary School's off-the-grid sustainability offers valuable insights for schools striving to reduce their environmental impact

Parents worried their children aren’t ready for school – study

A significant 72% of parents worry about their child being socially and emotionally ready for a new educational environment, new research shows

First of its kind program a ‘lifeline for suspended kids’

A successful program is offering young people not only a second chance, but an opportunity to reclaim their futures and reset

Social media ban may impact vulnerable youth – expert

The Educator speaks to an expert about the challenges and unintended consequences of a social media ban for children

Ideagen CompliSpace: Leading compliance solutions for schools

Discover how Ideagen CompliSpace streamlines compliance for schools across Australia

Study reveals barriers to women seeking school leadership

Female educators face substantial personal, social, and systemic obstacles that prevent them from rising to senior leadership roles in schools, new research shows

Hot in The Educator this week: Rising Stars (and School Leadership Award) 2025 now open

Nominations for The Educator's Rising Stars (and School Leadership Award) begins

Opinion: Bypass the ATAR for success, health and happiness

The ATAR system ranks students, not abilities – impacting their wellbeing and future opportunities more than we realise, writes Peter Hutton