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Opinion: Schools in deep water over mandatory swim lessons
The introduction of mandatory swimming lessons for Victorian government primary schools may have significant repercussions, writes Berwick Lodge Primary School principal Henry Grossek.
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Australia lagging behind Kazakhstan on global league table
Results from the new global TIMSS show that Australia has fallen behind Kazakhstan for education quality
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New swimming standards for Victorian schools
Victorian schoolchildren will have to prove their swimming and water-safety ability under new guidelines that will come into force in 2017
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Social media, students and the law
Cyberbullying has been one of the key concerns for all educators in 2016. What do you need to know?
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Disability discrimination law – what you need to know
Preventing direct and indirect discrimination against all students should be top of mind for all school leaders
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Why learner feedback is critical for professional development
Estimates from the Australian Principals Federation indicate that principals spend only 2% of their time on their own professional development. How can this figure be bolstered?
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Should schools abolish standardised testing?
Finland’s schools, which are considered among the world’s best, have no mandated standardised tests. Some argue that Australia should follow suit.
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Effective change or exhausting churn?
Tom March, director of innovation K-12 at Hobsons Edumate tells The Educator how schools can achieve continuous improvement.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: 2016 Hot List revealed, new funding data & landmark program launched
Making news this week, Australia's most influential educators are revealed, new funding data raises eyebrows and a revolutionary program rolls out to schools.
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Landmark school support program launched
A revolutionary program that aims to help disadvantaged schools is being rolled out with the support of one of Australia's largest family foundations.
