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Establishing Professional Learning Communities that work
Establishing Professional Learning Communities that work

In our latest reader submission, Dr Lars Andersson ­– Principal of Richmond High School in Melbourne – shares how his school has worked to establish effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). In this first article, he explains the thinking behind introducing the PLCs, and the planning and training phase.

Infographic: School leader attraction and retention
Infographic: School leader attraction and retention

The Australian School Education Leaders Sentiment Index, by Slade Group, explores the priorities and drivers for school leaders when considering a new role. It draws on findings from interviews and a survey with 60 principals, from which 5 key themes emerged. Find out more in our latest infographic.

School Assembly Episode 10: Student enrolments
School Assembly Episode 10: Student enrolments

School Assembly is the podcast that explores what it takes to build a new school from the ground up. In Series 1 we’re following Principal Dr Ray Boyd and Associate Principal Rachael Lehr at Dayton Primary School in Western Australia. In this episode we’re talking about student enrolments.

Teacher voices in the research community
Teacher voices in the research community

'Closely crafting questions, reviewing data, making changes, engaging with open-ended questions were already all part of my daily work in the classroom.’ Dr Jason DeHart discusses the importance of teacher voices in research, and reflects on his own study journey.

Reinventing Australian schools to enhance wellbeing, learning and happiness
Reinventing Australian schools to enhance wellbeing, learning and happiness

All children deserve a healthy foundation for their development and growth, and schools play a crucial role in making this a reality. A new discussion paper suggests shifting the core purpose of schools and shares 5 key principles to enhance student wellbeing, learning and happiness.

Teacher Awards 2023: FAQs
Teacher Awards 2023: FAQs

We are excited to launch our latest project – the Teacher Awards – aimed at recognising outstanding approaches to teaching and school leadership. In this article, learn more about who is eligible to be nominated, how the application process works, entry fees, and what happens once you’ve entered.

Teacher Awards 2023: The 8 Award Categories
Teacher Awards 2023: The 8 Award Categories

We are excited to launch our latest project – Teacher Awards – aimed at recognising outstanding approaches to teaching and school leadership. The 8 Award Categories are open to educators working in the K-12 school education community and recognise achievements of the last 12 months. Find out more in today’s article.

Teacher Awards 2023: Meet the Judging Panel
Teacher Awards 2023: Meet the Judging Panel

We are excited to launch our latest project – Teacher Awards – aimed at recognising outstanding approaches to teaching and school leadership. The Judging Panel for the awards is comprised of 10 experts in education. Find out more in today’s article.

Teacher’s Bookshelf: Becoming a totally inclusive school
Teacher’s Bookshelf: Becoming a totally inclusive school

Our latest Teacher’s Bookshelf features Becoming a Totally Inclusive School: A Guide for Teachers and School Leaders, written by Angeline Aow, Sadie Hollins and Stephen Whitehead. This exclusive extract shares examples of what it means to be a totally inclusive school – an equitable and just institution – and some of the challenges.

Teacher Staffroom Episode 47: Unpacking PIRLS
Teacher Staffroom Episode 47: Unpacking PIRLS

The latest results from PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) were released this month. The data sheds light on the literacy achievement of year 4 students in Australia, and in today’s podcast, we’ll take you through what you need to know.