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“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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ethics classes end ‘130 years of discrimination against children’
By providing a meaningful alternative to religious education, ethics classes bring an end to discrimination against children in the classroom, a NSW MP tells The Educator.
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Are we doing enough to support our older teachers?
Are Australia’s older teachers being pushed out of their job before they are ready to leave? The Educator investigates what is being done to retain them.
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Could this one simple act re-energise teacher morale?
A perfect storm is brewing in Australian education, but there is a way to weather it, former principal and professional speaker, Steve Francis, tells The Educator.
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Schools can’t ‘lock down’ social media, but….
The Educator investigates what is being done by principals to combat the recurring problem of social media-based threats against their schools.
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How virtual schooling is changing the game
Virtual schooling is providing rural and remote students the same – or even better – curriculum opportunities as metropolitan students. Aurora College principal, Chris Robertson explains.
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Why your school should join forces with its community
Principals can get their school community on board to help close the student disadvantage gap. The Educator investigates how.