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Govt seeks help of public to improve education system
The government will seek the views of schools, parents, businesses and community groups in an effort to improve the education system.
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Principals ill-prepared for job, survey reveals
A new AITSL report reveals a startling fact: the majority of new principals are not prepared for the crucial role they are about to undertake.
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Stop extremism through religious education, says academic
To prevent extremism from taking shape, it should be compulsory for students to learn about all religions, says an international academic.
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The two-way mirror of student surveillance
The Educator looks at why one new app is being hailed as a school-parent breakthrough by some and part of an “extremely worrying trend” by others.
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Teacher shortage looming, warns director
Why are so many people leaving this all-important profession?
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A collaborative working space...for teachers
Many schools offer collaborative spaces for their students to enhance their learning experience, but what about such a facility for teachers?
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Call for entries: Innovative Schools 2015
If your school is leading change in education, nominate them today.
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‘Surplus safety’ for students: schools take out accident insurance
New research published in the Australian Journal of Teacher Education has revealed that schools and parents are taking out accident insurance in case students incur injuries at school.
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Far Out Friday: Teacher uses jammer to hush students’ mobiles
One teacher’s outside-the-box thinking to command the attention of his students has earned him a five-day suspension.
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A principal’s appeal: ‘there is no other choice’
Integrating students with disabilities into mainstream classes has broad benefits and rewards, Alexandra Hills State School principal, Wayne Fetcher, tells The Educator.
