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Does school autonomy do more harm than good?

New research suggests that school autonomy may be having a negative impact on students with a disability

Experts respond to specialist teachers plan

There has been a mixed response to the Federal Government's plan to provide extra specialist maths and science teachers for schools

Teacher workloads taking heavy toll – new report

Academics have called for 'urgent systemic change' to address burgeoning teacher workloads

How to enhance Social Emotional Learning

New research shows that involving families in schools' SEL programming can have numerous benefits for student well-being

Schools to get specialist teachers

Every high school in Australia will soon have to employ specialist science and maths teachers under a new Federal Government plan to be announced today

Private schools respond to SES review

The Federal Government has embarked on a major shake-up of how non-government schools are funded. The Educator looks at the reaction

Can this simple act reduce student truancy?

New research shows that ‘nudge’ letters can boost school attendance and engagement

Govt releases review into private school funding

The Federal Government has announced the findings of its long-awaited review into funding of non-government schools

Are students starting careers education too late?

Australia's education system isn't doing enough to prepare students for success after school, a new report shows

Govt accused of 'secret' curriculum changes

Australia's peak teachers union claims the Federal Government has blindsided the teaching profession by planning major curriculum changes without consultation