Primary principals to gather in Canberra for APPA 2026
National conference to spotlight principal wellbeing and agency this August
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Deep Dive: What 34 years in education taught Pat Murphy
After decades shaping Australian schooling, Pat Murphy reflects on funding wins, leadership gaps and a curriculum built the wrong way around
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School Principals are breaking – and the system risks breaking with them
Peak bodies warn the system is failing its leaders, urging immediate action to protect principals’ wellbeing and the future of Australian schools
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Major school reforms aim to lift teaching and learning across Australia
Federal and state governments have agreed to a raft of reforms aimed at making schools fairer, better funded, and more effective
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Merge with care: Principals call for practical, evidence-wise reform
Primary principals welcome the Commission but warn success hinges on three tests: curriculum independence, useful assessment, and tackling workload, wellbeing and workforce
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Concerns over ACARA being absorbed by 'mega agency'
The Federal Government's latest push to boost education reform is raising eyebrows
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School principals unite on bold national agenda
The two peak bodies for public school principals have announced a new reform agenda aimed at lifting equity, wellbeing and leadership across Australia's schools
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A big thank you to the judges of the 2025 Australian Education Awards
The judging panel included 21 prominent leaders and experts in the Australian K-12 education sector
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The state of play for primary school principals in 2025
The Educator speaks to Angela Falkenberg, President of the Australian Primary Principals Association
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Ministers take aim at principals’ workload and wellbeing issues
Australia's Education Ministers asked officials to work with stakeholders to provide greater support principals and school leaders