Choosing a school isn’t just about academic results
The ‘real-world’ of co-education is not always a gender equal environment, writes Loren Bridge, the executive officer of the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia
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Why private schools should learn to listen
Schools that don’t bother ‘reading’ their own communities do so at their own peril, writes John Simpson, a former member of council at Scotch College
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Doubts cast over impact of school autonomy
While school autonomy reforms have achieved impressive results in some cases, new research shows it may be undermining fairness in public education
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Opinion: Private schools need to tackle governance issues
Whether the private school sector has noticed or not, disruption is here, says John Simpson, a former council member of Melbourne’s Scotch College
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Experts slam school ‘fee fright’ campaign
New figures released about the cost of education in Australia represent only the top end of the schooling system, say experts
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What impact is the IPS model really having?
The Independent Public Schools (IPS) model was designed to make schools more effective and accountable – but some say it’s creating a two-tiered system
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What really motivates aspiring teachers?
New research has revealed some key insights into why people choose the teaching profession
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Wealthy families opting for public schools – new figures
A growing number of wealthy families are sending their kids to public schools, new data reveals
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What impact is the IPS model really having?
The Independent Public Schools (IPS) model was designed to make schools more effective and accountable – but some say it’s creating a two-tiered system
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PD event offers new innovations and teaching ideas
The Educator speaks to some of the attendees of a recent education event which provided a range of professional development tools and resources