The Educator

17/07/2025

A critical "school attendance crisis" in Australia demands urgent attention and a recalibrated approach, according to Independent Schools Australia (ISA), which is advocating for a transformative Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model. Graham Catt, CEO of Independent Schools Australia, underscores the necessity of moving beyond traditional methods to address the complex underlying issues contributing to student absenteeism, from anxiety to trauma.

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Schools and families need more support to deal with absenteeism, according to a new report

17/07/2025

The Educator is delighted to announce the commencement of nominations for its 11th annual Hot List, an esteemed recognition programme celebrating Australia's most outstanding K–12 professionals.

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Highlight the achievements that make a difference in Australia’s K–12 education

16/07/2025

In the wake of International Day of Play, a pressing question arises for Australian education leaders and policymakers: what is the vital role of schools in an era profoundly shaped by artificial intelligence, especially as the mental health of our children faces an alarming crisis?

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Why play and human skills matter most, writes Kwoorabup Nature School Principal Joanna Griffith

16/07/2025

A significant step forward in combating school bullying has garnered support from leading experts, with Emeritus Professor Phillip Slee of Flinders University, a renowned anti-bullying specialist, endorsing the Queensland Government's innovative strategies, including the formation of 'rapid support squads.'

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The new squads are part of a major push to tackle bullying in Queensland schools

15/07/2025

Congratulations to all the Excellence Awardees of the Street Science Best STEM Program at the 2025 Australian Education Awards!

Brisbane South State Secondary College
Clairvaux MacKillop College
Kennedy College
Kolbe Catholic College
Marist Catholic College Penshurst
Murrumbidgee Regional High School – Griffith
St Andrew’s Anglican College

Award winners will be announced on 8 August 2025 at The Star Event Centre.

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15/07/2025

Congratulations to all the Excellence Awardees of the Parentshop Best Student Wellbeing Program at the 2025 Australian Education Awards!

Carey Grammar School
Hume Anglican Grammar
Larrakeyah Primary School
Loganlea SHS
Loreto College Marryatville
Ravenswood School For Girls
Redlands
Yeronga State High School

Award winners will be announced on 8 August 2025 at The Star Event Centre.

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15/07/2025

Education entrepreneur Michael Black is calling for a sweeping overhaul of Australia’s curriculum, warning that without early exposure to AI, students will be unprepared for the jobs of tomorrow.

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AIEducation

AI is reshaping the workforce and Australian students are not being properly prepared for the future, says learning leader

15/07/2025

Researchers are calling for a rethinking of calming environments, as new findings highlight how autistic people experience the world differently.

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Virtual reality offers new hope for personalised sensory spaces

14/07/2025

Be part of the grand celebration at the Australian Education Awards! Table registration is now open.

Join us on 8 August 2025 at The Star Event Centre as we honour the best in education.🏅

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14/07/2025

Young Australians “never” or “rarely” speak to someone when experiencing negative feelings about their appearance, a recent report from the Butterfly Foundation found.

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And more than half feel body dissatisfaction due to social media content

14/07/2025

A compelling call to action has emerged to address Australia's pressing "school attendance crisis," advocating for a novel approach to overcome the limitations of traditional methods. Featuring insights from Graham Catt, CEO of Independent Schools Australia, the discussion highlights the urgent need for a nationally consistent, student-first framework, particularly through the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model.4

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Schools and families need more support to deal with absenteeism, according to a new report

13/07/2025

Congratulations to all the Excellence Awardees of the Campion Education Secondary School of the Year - Non-Government at the 2025 Australian Education Awards!

Canterbury College
Faith Lutheran College, Plainland
Haileybury
Siena College
Southern Cross Catholic College
St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
St Laurence’s College
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar
Walford Anglican School for Girls

Award winners will be announced on 8 August 2025 at The Star Event Centre.

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