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Executives paid big bonuses despite declining school performance
Education executives have been paid generous performance bonuses despite sharp declines in learning outcomes, leading to calls for a review of the reward system.
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Digital skills of students in decline
A national report has revealed the digital skills of Australian students are at their worst level in four years, despite the increased use of technology in schools.
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Program of ‘national significance’ aims to boost STEM education
Tech giants have teamed up to create a new online mentoring program to boost students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
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Aussie students crowned science champions
The recent performance by Australian students at a global education event bodes well for the nation’s STEM education.
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Opinion: The scary side of teaching
Darren Stevenson, a teacher with over 25 years of experience, explains why he expects the upcoming results of the Principal Health and Well-being survey to be shocking.
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The Educator Weekend wrap: A lesson in law, outstanding schools and who has the edge at university
Making news this week, students get a lesson in law, we find out what makes an outstanding school and investigate who has the edge at university.
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How principals can benefit from a lesson in law
A new pilot program is giving students and families a lesson in law to help them navigate complex issues that can affect their lives. The Educator investigates how principals stand to gain.
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Opinion: Who has the edge at university?
Recent research into the relative university performance of students deserves closer examination, says AHISA chief executive, Geoff Ryan.
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Far Out Friday: ‘Jesus Bieber’ locks down school in bizarre incident
Read how an eccentric Justin Bieber fan recently caused a West Virginia school to go into lockdown and call police.
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Education Department cracks down on principals’ conduct
The Victorian Education Department will soon be deploying integrity committees across the state as part of a crackdown on misconduct among senior school staff.
