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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Piccoli’s vision, govt warned on workloads & inspiring teachers rewarded
Making news this week, teaching standards in the spotlight, red flag over workloads and a new fellowship program is launched.
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Govt warned: ‘Reduce workloads or lose teachers’
A new report by the teachers union shows that demands on teachers are reaching a critical point.
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Expert questions value of mobile devices in classrooms
A recent gathering of education leaders and experts revealed some startling wake-up calls for Australia’s education system.
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Principals boost teacher morale…with an old-school twist
A leading educator has implemented a strategy to boost staff morale in schools – and reinstate the status of teaching.
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Principal admits ‘catastrophic failure’
The principal of a prestigious private school admits it was a “catastrophic failure” not to report a student's indecent assault to police, despite advice that they should.
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Private school principal responds to teacher scandal
A private school principal has responded to allegations that one of his teachers was intimately involved with a student.
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Down-syndrome teacher defies expectations
Can a person with a cognitive syndrome be in charge of a class? One preschool teacher has broken this taboo and become an inspiration.
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The PD solution saving principals time and money
An effective new platform has helped hundreds of schools in one state supercharge their professional development.
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Principals hit with exam warning
One state has warned its principals that they will face tough new penalties if their students’ exam results are leaked.
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New program rewards inspiring teachers, principals
Schools Plus CEO, Rosemary Conn, tells The Educator how a new program aims to raise the profile of high-performing teachers and school leaders.