Entire education system at risk, report warns
The future of our entire education system is at risk with increasing stress, threats and violence facing Australian principals taking their toll, warns a new report.
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2015 Principal health and well-being report released
The latest report into principal health and well-being has revealed an alarming upswing in principals dealing with cases of burnout and violence.
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What’s behind the shortage of male teachers?
New research from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) shows a significant shortage of male primary school teachers. The Educator talks to associate professor Philip Riley from the ACU to find out why.
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Where have all the principals gone?
Recent data shows the nation’s schools could soon be facing a principal shortage. The Educator investigates why.
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Principals at breaking point, warns professor
Principals’ health and well-being is in serious decline across all three school sectors, warns associate professor Philip Riley from the Australian Catholic University.
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State facing shortage of principals…but why?
Changes must be made to ensure the role of principal is both sustainable and attractive, says a leading voice for principals.
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Education leaders take aim at teachers' conditions, learning quality
This week, prominent educators and academics will gather in Sydney to discuss crucial issues facing the future of education.
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'Principals must do more leading, less managing' says PAI chief
Principals Australia Institute (PAI) CEO, Jim Davies, tells The Educator how principals can lead effectively while avoiding burnout.
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Principal burnout ‘double the rate’ of the general population
A new report shows principals are not coping with escalating workloads and are developing health problems as a result.
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Confronting the decline in teacher morale
Teachers are tasked with giving children the education they deserve – arguably the noblest of causes – so why are they leaving the job in droves?