How Australian education is outranking Finland
Recent findings from a global survey show that Australia is outperforming Finland in several key educational areas – but at what cost?
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Should primary school principals be paid more?
The changing nature of education means the task of heading a primary school is becoming more complex – so should primary principals be paid more?
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Principal well-being: the states making a difference
The latest survey into principal health and well-being shows the hard work put in by some states is paying off when it comes to reducing bullying and threats of violence
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Fallout from ‘alarming’ principal well-being report commences
Australia’s major education bodies have responded to the latest national survey into principal occupational health and well-being
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Principals take legal steps over enrolments
Principals in one state are asking parents to sign statutory declarations to ensure families are not gaming strict enrolment policies. The Educator investigates
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What happens when your cyberbullies are parents?
One principal explains how his school’s online cyberbullying workshops have reduced parent-teacher tensions at a time when they are rising
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‘Best education minister’ dumped in reshuffle
One of Australia’s most stalwart advocates for Gonski funding has been replaced, but there's no cause for alarm, says the new Premier
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Premier backs Gonski, janitor gets $156k & a principal’s outlook for 2017
Making news this week, the new NSW Premier shows her support for Gonski funding, a school janitor wins a massive compo payout and a principal shares his outlook for the year ahead.
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A principal’s outlook for 2017
The Educator asks Chris Presland, president of the NSW Secondary Principals Council… What kind of year can principals expect in 2017?
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Could this be the solution to cutting red tape?
While extra funding and resources are flowing into schools, there is another type of support waiting in the wings that could make a significant change.