Education heavyweights launch new PD programs
Nationally and internationally renowned educators and thought leaders have announced they will join forces with an education leadership institute in 2019
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Experts respond to specialist teachers plan
There has been a mixed response to the Federal Government's plan to provide extra specialist maths and science teachers for schools
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Former PM laments mandatory sex ed
A former Prime Minister has stirred controversy by saying schools that make sex education mandatory should be defunded
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Minister slams STEM education as a ‘fad’
NSW Education Minister, Rob Stokes, has warned schools about over-relying on STEM education, which he said is ‘de-humanising’ education
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Report highlights need for media literacy among kids
While young people are avid consumers of news, many are unable to distinguish fake stories from real ones, new research shows
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Opinion: Selective schools cater to the most advantaged students
Selective schools were set up to provide opportunities to the gifted and talented – not just the wealthy, gifted and talented, says senior lecturer, Dr Christina Ho
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: NAPLAN begins, play enters disputed territory & calls for ‘urgent’ plan
Making news this week, NAPLAN kicks off, a school play turns controversial and an education leader calls for an ‘urgent national plan’ for schools.
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NAPLAN begins as govt launches maths push
The NSW Government has announced a maths and science push as more than one million students begin this year’s NAPLAN exams.
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Schools facing ‘self-segregation’ - experts
A new study shows parents are avoiding schools with large numbers of students from non-English speaking backgrounds. The Educator investigates why.
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The creeping trend polarising our schools
A creeping trend is changing how people relate to each other in local primary school communities – and not for the best, a senior lecturer tells The Educator.