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What’s driving the rise of co-ed schools?
Recent reports showing a 15-20% slump in the number of NSW private single-sex schools may reflect a broader trend, say some educators.
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Revolutionising the classroom…the SMART way
Most educators are familiar with Smart Boards, but its successor has arrived on the scene to change the game, explains Ricky Butler of SMART Technologies.
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Cameras in classrooms erodes trust, say principals
A US plan to have principals wear body cameras would pose problems here, says Gabrielle Leigh, president of the Victorian Principals Association (VPA).
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How much of a difference are independent public schools really making?
A new report suggests independent public schools are making no real difference in improving student learning outcomes.
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The most innovative schools in 2015
Which schools are pushing educational boundaries?
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Body cameras for principals: common sense or overkill?
Principals in the US state of Iowa may soon be wearing body cameras as part of a push to improve accountability. Could it work here?
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Opinion: What would the ideal classroom look like?
The Educator explores the research on best teaching practice and classroom layout to share a glimpse into what the ideal classroom might look like.
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Dropouts show schools are failing students, says expert
Schools have let the system down by failing to adequately cater for disengaged kids, says education expert, professor John Smyth.
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Australia’s first specialist STEM schools on the horizon
Parramatta could soon house Australia’s first specialist STEM high schools as part of a push to “enrich the social fabric of the area” and boost enrolments in science courses.
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Meet the on-duty teacher in the cyber playground
In order to counter a growing and insidious threat to school students, one company is leading the way.
