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Students gear up to challenge the world
Tournament of the Minds has been running for nearly 30 years, but the skills it is helping students foster are more important than ever. The Educator investigates.
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Far Out Friday Student’s graduation speech trumps the rest
A Chicago school student has paid tribute to his school and its teachers – using the voices of the 2016 US presidential candidates.
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Principal enforces ‘gender-neutral’ language in school
Using the term ‘girls’ or ‘ladies’ is considered gender discrimination at one UK school, which is now encouraging students to use ‘gender-neutral’ language.
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Opinion: Preparing today’s kids for success tomorrow
Having access to the right technology alone is not enough, says Mei Lin Low, director at Polycom Asia Pacific for education and healthcare Industries.
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Principals prepare to sleep on the street
Two Catholic school principals explain why they will brave the Winter freeze and sleep on the streets of Newcastle tonight.
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‘Dramatic spike’ in anxiety over school’s future
Despite a Federal Court order to release $5.2m to Australia’s largest Islamic school, the Federal Government now says it may delay payment.
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Future-gazing: education in 2025
A leading education and technology provider has outlined five challenges that school leaders must address in order to prepare students for the future workforce.
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Opinion: Turnbull’s Gonski cuts will hurt schools
Voters face a stark choice between school investment and school cuts, says AEU federal president, Correna Haythorpe.
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NSW embarks on record education spend
As part of its 2016-17 Budget, NSW will spend $1bn to improve infrastructure and manage unprecedented enrolments.
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No evidence Gonski improves outcomes – study
A new study says there is no link between increased school funding and improved student outcomes.
