The Educator

11/09/2026

The more kids use screens, the more their results decline, Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has warned after Australian students recorded their worst ever scores in maths and reading .

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Australian students have recorded their worst ever results in maths and reading, as experts call for a rethink of AI and digital devices in classrooms

11/09/2026

Congratulations to Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, on being recognised as one of The Educator’s 5-Star Best Schools for 2026. Its distinctive Kindy to Year 12 model combines a co-educational Junior School with exclusive girls’ education from Years 7 to 12, supported by personalised academic action plans, one-to-one mentoring and contemporary teaching frameworks.

Signature opportunities such as the Emerging Artists Program, UniSQ Girls2Win and a pioneering esports program connect students with performance, leadership and digital innovation, while counsellors, psychologists and support specialists provide individualised care. Discover how the School blends tradition, future-focused learning and its guiding principle of “Diligence Overcomes All” to develop confident, compassionate and capable young women.

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10/09/2026

Danny Crump of Stuartholme School highlights his servant-leadership approach and the core value of building relational trust after winning the Australian School Principal of the Year Award.

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He never planned to become a principal, yet he's now Australia's best. Danny Crump tells The Educator about his own leadership philosophy, what makes a great Principal, and keeping education human

10/09/2026

Shelly Acland and Marysa Boland of Loreto Normanhurst highlight that student emotional readiness begins long before the first lesson, requiring schools to focus on calming morning environments, strong teacher-student relationships, and proactive wellbeing strategies

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How teachers and school leaders can support students' emotional readiness and spot early signs of distress at the start of the day

10/09/2026

The secret to a happier staffroom may be simpler than you think.

Steve Francis, Founder of Happy School Stafff, says meaningful staff wellbeing doesn't require costly programs or complex initiatives. Instead, small, consistent acts of appreciation, recognition, and support can have the biggest impact on teacher morale, engagement, and workplace culture.

Read more about how school leaders can foster wellbeing through practical actions that help teachers feel valued, connected, and supported every day.

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From weekly articles to handwritten postcards, one former principal has built a wellbeing program that fits seamlessly into a busy school day

09/09/2026

Rachel Orston of Instructure highlights that while Australian educators recognise the critical need to help students adapt to changing careers and emerging technologies, many institutions still face an "ambition-execution gap" when implementing AI strategies.

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As AI reshapes the world of work, new data shows only a fraction of schools feel confident they have a clear strategy

09/09/2026

Jade Bassett of Rutherford Technology High School highlights why empowering students to lead real-world initiatives is essential for building STEM confidence and industry readiness.

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Rutherford Technology High School's Jade Bassett believes STEM should be lived, not just learned, and her students are proving her right

09/09/2026

Derek Devine from Clever Inc. explores how educational institutions can implement student multi-factor authentication without relying on personal smartphones.

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Compromised student accounts are no longer low-risk. But securing them without phones has long stumped school IT teams - until now

08/09/2026

Stephen Gniel of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) highlights that stubborn achievement gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged students remain Australia's education system's toughest challenge.

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New analysis shows learning gaps growing fastest in high school reading and numeracy

07/09/2026

Rebecca J. Collie of Monash University and Andrew J. Martin of UNSW Sydney highlight that effective teaching support in Year 9 significantly increases students' intentions to finish Year 12.

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What keeps students in school? New NSW research points to Year 9