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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
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The girls-first STEM program building confidence early
At one Melbourne primary school, targeting girls early is reshaping confidence, participation and self-belief in STEM before high school pathways lock in
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Social media ban: Predators move faster than policy, expert warns
As debate rages over Australia’s social media ban and how teens will dodge it, one glaring omission remains — the role of education itself
