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The Australian Education Awards 2026: The biggest night in education
In a sector of quiet wins and relentless challenges, the Australian Education Awards spotlight the educators and schools driving real, lasting change
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The evolving challenges behind teacher burnout
While burnout itself isn’t new, one expert believes the nature of the pressure has fundamentally shifted
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What great school leaders do in the first weeks of term
The first weeks of term are more than logistics — they’re a chance for school leaders to shape culture, trust and momentum
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New framework reshapes how kids see themselves in books
Literacy experts urge schools and families to adopt a new framework that helps children think critically about identity and representation in books
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Primary schools get major language education boost
The initiative opens the door for more children to build confidence, curiosity and intercultural understanding from their first years of school
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NSW cracks down on hate speech in schools
All NSW school staff, including principals, must now follow tougher conduct rules that clearly ban hate speech in every school setting
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Ask a lawyer: Protecting schools from aggressive parents
The Educator speaks to a legal expert about what schools can do to protect their staff and students from parents who pose a safety risk
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Strengthening the teaching profession through evidence informed insight
AITSL’s workforce data shows where pressures hit hardest, helping governments design policies that better support teachers, leaders and schools nationwide over time
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Early handwriting skills can boost creativity and learning – study
Teaching children to hold a pencil correctly does far more than improve penmanship – it helps shape their brains for thinking, storytelling and lifelong learning
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How Australian schools can navigate the social media ban for under 16s
Two experts unpack how schools can support vulnerable students, manage online risks, and set boundaries with families after Australia’s social media age-ban
