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Kids' science skills tested on final day of World Education Games

Australian students are testing their science skills against six million competitors from around the world on the final day of the World Education Games (WEG) 2015.

How financially viable is your school canteen?

Saving your canteen money can make a big difference to your school’s budget. The Educator investigates some cost-effective school canteen services principals can take advantage of.

Social media a legal minefield for troubled students

More needs to be done to help students understand the legal ramifications of what they post online, Alex Kohn from Makinson d’Apice lawyers tells The Educator.

How schools can bridge the ‘digital divide’

The Educator investigates why computer-based technologies may not be improving student outcomes.

Students get chance to shine on global stage

The Educator talks to one of five Australian students who will soon represent their respective states in the world’s largest education competition.

What’s behind the shortage of male teachers?

New research from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) shows a significant shortage of male primary school teachers. The Educator talks to associate professor Philip Riley from the ACU to find out why.

Tailoring your school’s technology to student needs

Having a classroom full of laptops and great Wi-Fi is one thing, but matching these resources to deliver better student outcomes must come first, says a leading voice in education technology.

Leading charity makes call to action for parents, principals

Helping parents engage in their child’s learning will improve their long term educational outcomes, says leading children’s education charity, The Smith Family.

How prepared is your school for a crisis situation?

A frenzied stabbing on the grounds of a Queensland school yesterday highlights that family law issues involving children often mean principals and teachers must deal with the consequences.

Opinion: NAPLAN - Looking to the future

Educators have an obligation to prepare children not only for the world that is here, but also for the world that’s coming, says ACARA CEO, Robert Randall.