Expert questions value of mobile devices in classrooms
A recent gathering of education leaders and experts revealed some startling wake-up calls for Australia’s education system.
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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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An ‘intense year’ for principals, but they’re in good hands
The president of the NSW Secondary Principals Council (NSWSPC) reflects on the past year and explains why she is optimistic for the year ahead.
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Autonomy should be for teachers – not schools, says expert
Teacher autonomy must not be confused with school autonomy, cautions a leading education expert.
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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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Principals urged to make the most of a ‘seismic step up’ in education
Principals have a key role to play in driving educational change, says NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli.
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NSW has ‘world’s best school funding model’
Forget the spate of negative headlines: there is something that our state’s education system should be markedly proud of.
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Education reform: what gets measured gets managed
Question: what good is education reform if its impact isn't being considered?