Queensland’s private schools expect an ‘extraordinary’ year
This year, enrolments are set to spike and Year 12s will sit external assessments for the first time in almost 50 years
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Private schools welcome Mparntwe Declaration
Across Australia, schools and universities have welcomed the Declaration as a positive step forward that ends a long and frustrating impasse for the education sector
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Outstanding private school teachers recognised
The exceptional work of 27 private school teachers in Queensland was recently honoured at a special ceremony
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New toolkit strengthens parent-teacher ties
A series of free online resource kits are helping parents and educators establish better relationships and improve student outcomes
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School fees have tripled since 2000 – report
Rising school fees are impacting on private school enrolments, but in some states the sector is bucking the trend. The Educator investigates
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Why private schools should rethink parental engagement
School-parent partnerships can have a substantial impact on a student’s learning and wellbeing, an expert explains
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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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Why Special Assistance Schools are in demand
There is growing community demand for schools that provide alternative educational settings for students with high-level needs
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Top educators share best practice
Some of education’s top thought leaders recently gathered to discuss the impact of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers
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What shifting parental expectations mean for schools
Schools need to counter the societal mindset that education can be rated and reviewed like any other lifestyle purchase, says demographer Bernard Salt