States back government’s education overhaul
The review of the entire Australian Curriculum will now be “fast-tracked” after all states and territories backed the government’s school improvement plan
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Upcoming state election a silver lining for principals
Both major political parties in Tasmania have unveiled support packages for the state’s schools – and it could not have come at a better time
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The year in review: ‘Health and well-being issues dominated 2017’
What kind of year was 2017 for Tasmania’s principals? The Educator speaks to Tasmanian Principals Association president, Malcolm Elliott
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Principals at breaking point – new report
Severe staff shortages and excessive administration are pushing one state’s principals to the brink. The Educator investigates
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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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School starting age to be debated in parliament
A range of reforms, including a lowering of school starting ages, are set to be debated in one state’s parliament.
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State decides on school starting age
A state which recently debated lowering the school starting age has made its mind up on the issue.
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Principals call for change to school starting age
Tasmanian principals have called for the school starting age to be lowered, but how young is too young for children to start school?
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Principals: School funding conditions ‘divisive’
Tasmanian principals have slammed conditions attached to millions of dollars in prospective school funding as ‘onerous’ and ‘divisive’.
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Bullying the main factor behind student suspension
Government figures reveal that 38% of students’ suspensions are handed down as a result of harassment or physical abuse.