-
Australia urged to commit to fixing financial literacy in 2026
Education and community leaders are urging Canberra to lead a national push to lift financial literacy and tackle Australia’s declining financial wellbeing
-
Why schools hold the key to making the social media ban stick
With under-16s banned from social media, schools face a new challenge: how to teach real-world online safety that is sustainable
-
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
-
The evolving challenges behind teacher burnout
While burnout itself isn’t new, one expert believes the nature of the pressure has fundamentally shifted
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
