The Educator Weekend Wrap: Rising Stars, top school lets boys wear skirts & a boost for literacy

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Rising Stars, top school lets boys wear skirts & a boost for literacy


This week’s top story: The Educator has revealed the top 30 up-and-coming leaders in the education sector in its second annual Rising Stars report. The report – featured in the 3.2 issue of The Educator magazine – profiles leaders across the K-12 education spectrum. Read more here.


In other news: One of the UK’s top private schools has announced that it plans to introduce a new dress code that would allow boys to wear skirts. The school, which already allows students to choose what gender they are referred to as, is currently consulting parents over the move. Read more here.


Finally: The Educator looked at a popular writing program that is boosting students’ literacy outcomes and teachers’ professional development in schools across Australia. Read more here.