The Educator Weekend Wrap: NAPLAN results, private school to close & principals given more power

This week’s top story: On Wednesday, the latest NAPLAN results were released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) on the revamped My School website. Read more here.

In other news: A Gold Coast private school announced that it will shut down to stem the breakout of a virus that has affected hundreds of students. The Educator spoke to the school’s principal about how he is managing the situation. Read more here.

Finally: Victoria’s principals will be given greater decision-making powers when it comes to student expulsions. The Educator spoke to the state’s principals to get their views on the sweeping new reforms. Read more here.