University of Melbourne economists have determined that school principals directly impact students’ scores in standardised testing, such as NAPLAN.

University of Melbourne economists have determined that school principals directly impact students’ scores in standardised testing, such as NAPLAN.

On the agenda this week is the new BubDesk concept that is freeing up Mums to pursue their career goals, a look back at the big issues arising from EduTECH in Brisbane, the call to measure soft skills in schools and a discussion on La Trobe’s decision to suspend controversial academic Roz Ward over a Facebook post.

On the agenda this week is the new BubDesk concept that is freeing up Mums to pursue their career goals, a look back at the big issues arising from EduTECH in Brisbane, the call to measure soft skills in schools and a discussion on La Trobe’s decision to suspend controversial academic Roz Ward over a Facebook post.

A university think tank now wants the soft skills of schoolkids to be measured, including critical thinking ability, work ethic, and sense of community responsibility.

A university think tank now wants the soft skills of schoolkids to be measured, including critical thinking ability, work ethic, and sense of community responsibility.

Tips for teachers on how to just chill-out

Tips for teachers on how to just chill-out

Laura Promnitz from Schoolworx discusses software tools to monitor school and cohort performance.

Laura Promnitz from Schoolworx discusses software tools to monitor school and cohort performance.