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What makes a school a 5-star innovator?

Enter the 5-Star Innovative Schools 2024 by The Educator

Doubts hang over government's plan for school reforms

The Federal Government's announcement of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement has received a lukewarm response

Ethical education: Tackling the influence of weapons companies in Australia's schools

One pro-peace organisation recently helped to notch up a win in its campaign promoting ethical pathways to STEM education

Opinion: Is there a 'right way' to teach?

Recent debates suggest yes, but students and schools are much more complex

States given September deadline to sign up to school funding reforms

NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia have two months to accept a 2.5% federal increase in Commonwealth funding or lose $16bn in school funding

Successful workforce strategy tackles teacher shortage

The initiative aims to ensure teachers are well-prepared to build thriving careers in the state's Independent schools

Cutting-edge platform helps college boost data security and compliance

The new platform allows the school to remain compliant with industry regulations while reducing risk

Schools get $77m to deliver Respectful Relationships programs

Implementation of the respectful relationships education activities will be guided by the National Respectful Relationships Education Expert Working Group

Teachers get free short courses to help manage the classroom

The evidence-based microcredential courses will upskill teachers to create safe, orderly, and inclusive classrooms

Deep Dive: How high school students feel about their lives

The Educator looks at new research into the state of student wellbeing in 2024