A focus on taking preschool learning experiences out to community rather than relying on community members to come into the preschool is part of how Forbes Preschool helps spread the word on reconciliation. “We don’t wait for a special day ...
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Why bother with restorative practices? opinion
I’m often asked why I advocate so fiercely for restorative practices. After all, its detractors are many and they certainly seem a fervent lot too. So, before I answer that question of why, I actually think it’s important to address ...
More »Red flag emails, violence and overtime: how principals fared in 2020
Three in 10 school leaders received a "red flag email" – triggered when school leaders are at risk of self-harm, occupational health problems or serious impacts to quality of life – in 2020 alerting them to contact employee support services, ...
More »Australian education and the pandemic: key lessons for 2021 and beyond – opinion
Just as we start to ease back into some normality, new variants of COVID-19 and concerns around the vaccination process globally have underscored the need to adapt and remain agile in an ever-changing environment. The pandemic has had a very ...
More »Melbourne school successfully trials Australian-first contact tracing technology
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic being largely under control across Australia, experts know that the virus is still circulating in some communities and could force the country into more lockdowns and school closures at any point. It is for this reason ...
More »Here’s to the educators, leaders and schools who somehow thrived in 2020
2020 will go down as one of the most disrupted and challenging years for Australian school communities. Yet, despite the substantial pressure and constant changes many endured, some have not only survived 2020 hopefully intact, but have continued to thrive ...
More »A tailored approach to rural and remote school leaders’ professional development
Working with remote and rural leaders has become an absolute joy for the Eduinfluencers team. The beauty and sometimes harshness of the locations is definitely part of it, but even more so we are spurred on by what we hear ...
More »Bomb threats are back in the news. Here’s what schools should do to respond: opinion
New South Wales schools haven’t had it easy as of late: bushfire closures, COVID-19 interruptions, cyber attacks. Now, schools are facing their latest crisis – a spate of bomb threats, prompting evacuations across the state. Recently, more than a dozen ...
More »Data and differentiation in online learning: opinion
In my frequent conversations with teachers across the globe, I am privy to many of their challenges. Many of these challenges are centred around differentiation in the classroom. And with the recent pandemic forcing a far deeper engagement with their ...
More »What to do about disrespect and aggression against teachers
Australian parents have, in 2020, had a peek behind the curtain of what it means to be a teacher. Sure, it hasn’t been real. I mean, any parent who contends that they’ve been “doing” remote learning themselves is having a little ...
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