Alan Tudge has been appointed as the new Minister for Education and Youth following the Federal cabinet reshuffle before Christmas. Read more
Leaders – born, then made and paid?
With low numbers of applicants for school leadership positions, Malcolm Elliott, President of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA), sheds light on why many educators may be holding back from taking this next step.
As you read this brief article, I hope you find something to assist you in your work – especially if you are in a leadership role, formal or informal, in an education setting. Read more
APPA: Building global competence in students
Reforms for impact
Education must become a long term, bipartisan approach not interrupted by elections or politics, writes Dennis Yarrington, President of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA).
AITSL develops education leadership plan
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), a Federal Government-funded group that provides leadership for the Australian, State and Territory Governments in promoting excellence in teaching and school leadership, has released guidelines to develop school leadership. Read more
Survey shows increased threats and violence against principals
The 2017 Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey shows threats and violence against principals has increased and they experience a higher level of offensive behaviour at work than most Australians. Read more