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Principals tell govt to give kids a break
School students need at least five breaks a day to release energy and focus better in class, the head of the SA Primary Principals Association (SAPPA) says.
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Opinion: NAPLAN - Looking to the future
Educators have an obligation to prepare children not only for the world that is here, but also for the world that’s coming, says ACARA CEO, Robert Randall.
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Major ethnicity divide between schools revealed
Some of Sydney's most prestigious private schools are becoming segregated along ethnic lines, dealing a blow to Australia’s celebrated multicultural learning environment.
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Are our school attendance strategies working?
Recent indicators in some states suggest existing attendance strategies might not be working as well as planned.
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Tempers flare as religious instruction classes get the axe
Removing Special Religious Instruction (SRI) from the curriculum could drive students away from state schools, religious providers warn.
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Principals’ call to action: Help us so we can help you
The path to improved standards in education must begin with greater support for principals, says Susan Lenehan, chair of Principals Australia Institute (PAI).
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School autonomy linked to student achievement
Evidence shows school autonomy can be linked to student achievement, says Phillip Heath, national chair of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA).
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Teachers sound alarm on NAPLAN, Gonski
There needs to be less talk of teacher performance and more about what is being done to fix a system in dire need of repair, NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) president, Maurie Mulheron, tells The Educator.
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Far Out Friday: Does this school’s dress code go too far?
Schools often restrict clothing like mini-skirts and low-cut tops – but the reason why this school sent one student to the principal’s office will surprise you.
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Principals respond to controversial report
The answer to many of the issues the nation’s education system faces have been in front of the Federal Government’s eyes for years – it just has to heed them, say principals.
