The ACT is the only jurisdiction in Australia where there has been an average annual fee increase at private schools this year, despite the significant effect of COVID-19 on the Australian economy. Data contained in the EdStart School Fees Report ...
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Maintaining strong leadership, positive school culture and resilient teachers during a time of turbulence
Education Review recently spoke with Eduinfluencers founder and expert in school leadership and cultural change, Rochelle Borton. We discussed some of the key challenges in the school sector at the moment, and what can be done to ensure the entire ...
More »What Hattie’s research tells us about the importance of staying connected in a locked down world – opinion
In multiple meta-analysis and research studies, highly respected education researcher John Hattie (2009, 2018), ranked a range of influences and their effect size on student achievement. At the top of this list was the student-teacher relationship and the effect of ...
More »Community, communication and compassion key when leading schools in lockdown – new report
A study into the experiences of school leaders during the first round of COVID-19 related school shutdowns in 2020 has found that those who engaged in community, communication and compassion-based responses were most successful in leading their school community through ...
More »STEM teacher shortage still an issue academics, industry bodies warn
A shortage of maths and science teachers at a Queensland high school has exposed the growing crisis facing schools in STEM subject areas. It has also reignited debate among academics and professional bodies about what can be done to attract ...
More »How visitor management systems can help promote health and safety at schools: opinion
COVID-19 caused significant disruption for Australians in 2020, with rapid lockdowns, changing restrictions and social distancing guidelines a constant source of frustration for many. The impact this had for schools was especially challenging, as teachers and students were forced to ...
More »One in five NSW teachers now in precarious, temporary positions
Job security remains a key issue for NSW public school teachers, with a reported one in five educators currently in a temporary or contract position. Temporary positions were created by NSW's education department in 2001, and, while the casual workforce ...
More »Less screen time, more physical activity planned for OSHC
An ambitious new research program aims to help Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) providers boost physical activity and reduce screen time. Researchers from the University of South Australia were awarded $1.5 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council's ...
More »Monash releases free policy-writing resource for schools
A new resource promoted by Monash University has been released to make school-policy writing more manageable, especially in these challenging post-COVID times. Titled Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy: Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders, the so-called “cheat sheet” ...
More »How will school canteens survive in the future?
The school canteen is a crucial part of any school, particularly for students whose parents do not have the time, ingredients or knowledge to provide their children with healthy meals for the day. But as Australia prepares for this year’s ...
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