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'Principals must do more leading, less managing' says PAI chief

Principals Australia Institute (PAI) CEO, Jim Davies, tells The Educator how principals can lead effectively while avoiding burnout.

Future gazing: Unleashing the digital potential of your students

Brian Keeley, Microsoft’s South Australian state director, told The Educator how a new innovation centre is helping students prepare for the “digital workplace”.

The benefits of private schooling in a “shrinking global environment”

Despite negative headlines, there is a vast array of significant benefits to a private education, says Ron Gorman, director of the Association of Independent Schools WA (AISWA).

How gamification is changing the face of learning

Gamification is making the learning experience more fun and engaging for students, says Instructure’s Melissa Loble.

The cutting-edge 'DNA' of a top school

It began as a task to improve in-school communication, but what emerged has taken on a life of its own.

Software giants about to revolutionise curriculum delivery

Two software giants have teamed up to revolutionise the way schools assess and deliver their curriculum.

Inadequate system failing students with disabilities

The education system is not adequately meeting the needs of students with a disability, says Stephanie Gotlib, Children with Disability Australia (CDA) executive officer.

Getting kids to love books...by publishing their own

Schoolyard Stories aims to improve literacy outcomes through giving young students the opportunity to write and publish their own books.

Teachers lack bullying education, says expert

Teachers lack education on the issue of bullying, hindering its prevention, says one of the world’s most prominent experts on the subject.

School faces legal action for trying to discipline misbehaving students

A school is facing legal action after trying to send home two students who deliberately breached airport security during a school trip.