The Last Word
The Last Word offers opinion pieces from a series of education experts, who discuss an issue or trend impacting schools, students and the education sector in Australia. They also outline their views, advice and where relevant, offer solutions they believe can help alleviate or prevent a current problem within the primary or secondary education space.
Supporting school leaders
President of the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA), Andrew Pierpoint, discusses how the organisation is assisting school leaders to navigate...
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If you read, you will succeed
Being a reading role model and encouraging children to read for fun helps to improve reading ability and contributes to...
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Targeting behaviours rather than technologies
eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, talks about the prevalence of cyberbullying among young Australians and the importance of online safety...
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Reforms for impact
Education must become a long term, bipartisan approach not interrupted by elections or politics, writes Dennis Yarrington, President of the...
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Education Minister on National Review of Teacher Registration
Senator The Hon. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training, explains the importance of the National Review of Teacher Registration.
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Take control and be the influence
High performing leaders defend their values and beliefs and prioritise their health and wellbeing, writes Dennis Yarrington, President of the...
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