Opinion: School funding is a journey, not a destination
Australia has taken two steps forward and one step back in the march towards fair outcomes for schools, writes the Grattan Institute's Peter Goss
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School defies odds to win national award
Despite its remote location, Kangaroo Island Community Education has thrived, achieving above-average gain for its students
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Principals call for new era of trust
Australia’s principals have responded to the appointment of the new Federal Education Minister with an impassioned call for trust and funding certainty
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NAPLAN results released
The preliminary NAPLAN results for 2018 have been released amid concerns about the validity of the online testing process
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What does the leadership change mean for schools?
On Friday, Scott Morrison became Australia's seventh Prime Minister in 11 years. The Educator looks at the implications for schools
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PM announces new Education Minister
This week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison appointed his cabinet, announcing a ‘next generation’ front bench
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Calls grow for 'comprehensive' NAPLAN review
An education minister has joined a chorus of calls for a full review of NAPLAN Online, which some academics warn will produce invalid results
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The impact of language on learning
Studies show that improving language skills can have profound academic and social benefits for children, both in early childhood and later in life
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Principals react to NAPLAN ‘fiasco’
Principals have responded to reports alleging that NAPLAN online data may be invalid
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The impact of smartphones in the classroom
A new study has looked at how students’ use of smartphones in the classroom impacts on test scores