Govt announces major incentive for graduate teachers
The NSW Government is offering graduate teachers free degrees in a push to fill more than 200 staff vacancies at rural schools
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Broaden student assessment focus – principals
NSW principals have called on the government to consider a broader view that recognises the wide range of skills, capabilities and interests of all students
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Robot marking comes under renewed fire
Days after a union announced a ballot to withdraw schools from online NAPLAN tests, a US academic has voiced serious concerns about automated marking
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Should schools be encouraging political engagement?
One study found that around half of year 12 students feel unable to make an informed vote due to a lack of understanding
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Top principals weigh in on the great homework debate
While it’s a steadfast feature in many schools, an increasing number are choosing to scrap out-of-class assignments
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More workload relief for principals on the way
Sweeping changes to principals’ roles are just the first part of a much broader strategy to help school leaders. The Educator investigates
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Radical revamp for education standards
All new teachers will now need to pass a performance assessment before they can graduate under a game-changing new project aimed at boosting teacher quality
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NAPLAN confidentiality agreement sparks concerns
The teachers union has sought legal advice after its members were asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement covering question testing for NAPLAN online
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Is big business in schools such a bad thing?
Amid fears about its over-reach in schools, the misunderstood beast of edu-business also has a profoundly positive role to play. The Educator investigates
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Awards program recognises ‘outstanding school leaders’
Principals Australia Institute has launched its annual awards program to celebrate the nation's best principals