Should your students be given more breaks?
One Victorian public school is raising eyebrows over a Finnish-inspired initiative that allows students more time to rest and play outside of class
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Crafting Australia’s best principals
ACEL CEO, Aasha Murthy, tells The Educator what’s in store for principals’ professional development opportunities in the year ahead
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Expert explains how our schools could do better
A renowned education expert has spoken out where Australia’s education system is going wrong, and what can be done to improve it
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What makes technology most effective in the classroom?
A prominent technologist outlines some effective, and not so effective, uses of digital devices in the classroom
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NSW education better off without Piccoli – academic
As NSW bids a sad farewell to an education minister many dub the best in Australia, a dissenting voice says he should have been replaced long ago
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What impact is technology really having in the classroom?
Digital devices are a ubiquitous part of the modern education landscape, but are schools making the most of them?
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Exclusive: Piccoli’s vision for principals
NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, tells The Educator that declining standards mean some changes lay ahead for the state’s principals.
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Expert questions value of mobile devices in classrooms
A recent gathering of education leaders and experts revealed some startling wake-up calls for Australia’s education system.
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PISA 2016: Why it’s not all doom and gloom
A new OECD report has shown that Australia continues to slide in maths, reading and science, but some forward-thinking initiatives may already be reversing this trend.
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An ‘intense year’ for principals, but they’re in good hands
The president of the NSW Secondary Principals Council (NSWSPC) reflects on the past year and explains why she is optimistic for the year ahead.