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Exclusive: Finland’s principals 'suffering hugely'

Finland is a beacon of inspiration for education systems the world over, but the country’s principals are struggling

Principal warns against academic impact of bullying

A Catholic school principal tells The Educator how bullying and homophobia can diminish a school’s entire community, as well as its academic achievement.
Why growth in international student numbers is good news for schools

Schools will benefit from the surge in international student enrolments, Federal Minister for Tourism and International Education, Richard Colbeck, tells The Educator.
Aussie teachers join global innovators forum

The Educator speaks to four Australian teachers who will soon be attending a global forum of innovative educators who are transforming learning in their schools.
Principals float ‘quick solution’ to end burnout crisis

While a lot has been said about the problems facing principals, there is a possible solution that deserves serious consideration, principals tell The Educator.
Exclusive: Principals slam ‘bureaucracy gone mad’

Principals warn that they are at crisis point as they struggle with a bureaucratic overload that threatens serious legal implications for both their schools and education departments.
Opinion: PISA and schools – don’t judge a book by its cover

The falling education standards of our students is a complex problem, but it is not just the responsibility of schools, says principal Dr Paul Browning.
The fun project turning school kids into filmmakers

One principal tells The Educator how a ground-breaking project is inspiring children to be young filmmakers from Bankstown to Toronto.
Schools unprepared for ‘Indigenous baby boom’

Time is running out for schools to prepare themselves for a looming surge of Indigenous enrolments, warns a leading voice in Indigenous education.
Principal lets same-sex couples attend school ball

A principal has given the green light for same-sex couples to attend their school’s debutante ball following an online petition by the two students.
A ‘working formula’ to boost digital literacy

An educational technologist tells The Educator how schools can benefit from a new digital literacy initiative launching today.

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New dashboard simplifies school improvement

A new resource developed by one education department gives principals key data on student achievement, growth and wellbeing
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New partnership helps children get cyber ready

A new partnership aims to helps students in Years 3-5 learn about cybersafety, cybersecurity and cyber ethics
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How busy principals can save time and save money

Scarce time something school leaders are all too familiar with, but there are ways to claw back some of those valuable hours

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Leadership actions matter: It begins with you

For schools to prepare children for the future, they must dramatically shift their processes, writes Tamara Sullivan, the dean of e-learning at Ormiston College
Inequality in education costing Australia billions – report

Growing educational inequality over the six years has cost Australia more than $20bn over the last six years, new research shows
Education Awards category spotlight: Curriculums

There are five awards categories recognising the country’s best curriculums at this year’s awards