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Students taking ADHD drug to excel in class
High school students are buying ADHD medication from the black market to help their performance in class.
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Opinion: PISA and schools – don’t judge a book by its cover
The falling education standards of our students is a complex problem, but it is not just the responsibility of schools, says principal Dr Paul Browning.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Closing the Gap, PISA 2016 and combating hoax bomb threats
Making news this week, two major reports show how the disadvantage gap in Australia is widening, and principals act to counter bomb threats.
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PISA 2016: Why it’s not all doom and gloom
A new OECD report has shown that Australia continues to slide in maths, reading and science, but some forward-thinking initiatives may already be reversing this trend.
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Far Out Friday: Parody-prone principal strikes again
A parody-prone US principal who became a YouTube sensation last year is back to his old antics.
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Opinion: It’s time we supported our teachers
A new report shows our students are falling behind in maths, reading and science. Melbourne principal Henry Grossek explains what can be done to turn this around.
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Not so equal after all: report shows inequality on the rise
The Federal Government is being urged not to abandon disadvantaged schools following a damning report into growing inequity.
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The fun project turning school kids into filmmakers
One principal tells The Educator how a ground-breaking project is inspiring children to be young filmmakers from Bankstown to Toronto.
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Schools unprepared for ‘Indigenous baby boom’
Time is running out for schools to prepare themselves for a looming surge of Indigenous enrolments, warns a leading voice in Indigenous education.
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Principal risks jail for speaking out on controversial issue
A Melbourne principal says he is prepared to go to prison after speaking out on a controversial humanitarian issue.
