Private schools showcase ‘awe-inspiring’ practice
More than 130 private school principals in Queensland recently showcased how education is being disrupted and transformed
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Is NAPLAN failing as a communication tool?
Dr Judy Rose from Griffith University says NAPLAN needs a rethink as teachers and parents struggle to interpret its data
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Teacher PD needed to support autistic students – study
Teachers need more professional development to support autistic students suffering from anxiety, a new study shows
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Queensland schools jump on ATAR bandwagon
From next year, Queensland’s high school students will join the rest of the country in receiving the ATAR
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Gifted children more at risk of bullying – study
Gifted children with a disability are more at risk of bullying than other children according to new research
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ATAR debate needs to shift, says expert
Australia should refocus its attention on the new teaching standard now in place at 13 universities, according to a leading education expert
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A ‘student centered approach’ to learning
The Educator speaks to Tamborine Mountain State School principal Jason Smith about his school’s recent success at the Australian Education Awards
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Autistic students increasingly anxious in primary school – study
A world-first autism study has found high levels of anxiety in children as young as five years old with autism attending primary school
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National education summit to focus on literacy in the classroom
As we move further into the age of information, the term literacy has moved well beyond its old definition
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Experts respond to trial of phonics test
There are claims that the trial of a phonics test in South Australian schools revealed strong benefits and no drawbacks, but some experts disagree