Wellbeing

How schools can encourage children to report bullying

Why do Australian schools struggle to address bullying effectively? An expert points to strained resources, unclear communication, and misunderstood parental expectations

Student behaviour improving, new data shows

A new survey shows 87% of students are less distracted in the classroom and 81% of students have seen improved learning

What supports do Australia's principals need in 2025?

Andy Mison, President of the Australian Secondary Principals Association, shares his insights

The state of play for primary school principals in 2025

The Educator speaks to Angela Falkenberg, President of the Australian Primary Principals Association

No tolerance, no fear: A leadership approach to school safety

When leaders show vulnerability and share how bullying impacts them personally, it sends a powerful message, an expert tells The Educator

Wellbeing strategies for principals to thrive in 2025

The Educator speaks with Happy School founder Steve Francis about how leaders can enhance both their staff's wellbeing and morale, as well as their own

An Australian first: Staff-wide mental health program transforms school's culture

Waverley College has become the first Australian school to train 100% of its staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid

The school that cultivates soul alongside syllabus

The Educator speaks to Daylesford Dharma School Principal Andrea Furnes about the value of mindfulness, noble silence, and nature-focused learning

Media literacy can strengthen online safety for children - expert

Critical thinking is a skill that goes beyond preventing online exploitation, says Associate Professor Lesley-Anne Ey

How music can build kids’ social-emotional skills

Jenni Gaffney, Director of Operations at Young Academics tells The Educator how music can help kids become socially and emotionally ready for a new educational environment