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The Principal Certification Program explained

Doctors and lawyers have it, and thanks to a new certification program, so too will school principals. The program’s director tells The Educator how it works.

‘Flexibility means better outcomes’: Independent Public School principal

Warren Smith, acting principal at Ocean Reef Senior High School explains why IPS schools have more control over meeting the needs of students.

Revolutionising the classroom…the SMART way

Most educators are familiar with Smart Boards, but its successor has arrived on the scene to change the game, explains Ricky Butler of SMART Technologies.

Cameras in classrooms erodes trust, say principals

A US plan to have principals wear body cameras would pose problems here, says Gabrielle Leigh, president of the Victorian Principals Association (VPA).

Meet the on-duty teacher in the cyber playground

In order to counter a growing and insidious threat to school students, one company is leading the way.

Govt rhetoric on student radicalisation throws fuel on the fire, says expert

Tony Abbott’s rhetoric on student radicalisation is making the problem worse, warns Dr Clarke Jones, a specialist in counter-radicalisation and criminology.

How secure is your school’s data?

The use of digital devices in staffrooms and classrooms is commonplace, but just how focused are schools on securing their ICT infrastructure?

Humour workshop gives students comedic relief

The Educator looks at how one teacher is using the power of comedy to brighten up the classroom and provide a unique learning experience for his students.

A principal’s appeal: ‘there is no other choice’

Integrating students with disabilities into mainstream classes has broad benefits and rewards, Alexandra Hills State School principal, Wayne Fetcher, tells The Educator.

Anti-cheating strategy won’t fail, say teachers

In-class assignments are a simple and effective way for schools to prevent students from cheating, Maurie Mulheron tells The Educator.