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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

Young gun takes top job at ‘thriving’ school

At 36, Kristy Kendall is perhaps the youngest principal in her state. She explains how age has been no barrier to driving educational excellence in two top schools.
Are P-Tech schools the future of education?

Two ground-breaking new schools are about to give STEM education a shot in the arm, Nicholas Wyman, CEO of Skilling Australia Foundation, tells The Educator.
An ‘intense year’ for principals, but they’re in good hands

The president of the NSW Secondary Principals Council (NSWSPC) reflects on the past year and explains why she is optimistic for the year ahead.
Future gazing: Australian innovation and the class of 2028

One principal shares an intriguing glimpse of what might be in store for the class of 2028.
Exclusive: Inside Melbourne’s new multi-million dollar schools

Classroom design is about more than knocking down walls and creating collaborative spaces, the lead architect of some of Melbourne’s new multi-million dollar schools tells The Educator.
Is this principal crafting the curriculum of the future?

One principal tells The Educator how her unique position leading a new school without an established history has allowed her to craft its culture into something truly inspirational.
“The community should be outraged”: Teachers strike over ‘human rights’ issue

Brisbane teachers are striking over a human rights issue for the first time, protesting the Federal Government's detention of a high school student who is seeking asylum.
How principals can drive better digital literacy outcomes

A new report showing the digital skills of the nation’s students in decline should prompt principals to rethink how technology is targeted, says an education technology leader.
Tech giant opens doors to savvy students

The Educator investigates how an exciting new opportunity for students to learn code has the potential to drive greater participation in STEM education.
Opinion: Who has the edge at university?

Recent research into the relative university performance of students deserves closer examination, says AHISA chief executive, Geoff Ryan.

eLearning
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
eLearning
Providing a safe and secure school environment

One expert explains the unique challenges that schools and universities face today when it comes to providing effective duty of care for staff, students and the community
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Just how much change to schools will a new government bring?

With the federal election approaching, one expert says the Coalition and Labor have more in common on education policy than they would like to admit

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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