John (@jfcatto) brings in a meta-study of the relationship between seating arrangements and "on task" activity and links to how we can use these seating arrangements to inform practice in the classroom. 

Pete (@mr_van_w) ponders the NSW government plan to put business professionals in charges of the business of running a school. Taking the load off school principals and allowing them to do what they do best, educational leadership.    

 

 

John: Seating arrangements that promote positive academic and behavioural outcomes: a review of empirical research - Rachel Wannarka and Cathy Ruhl 

http://www.corelearn.com/files/Archer/Seating_Arrangements.pdf 

 

Pete: $50 million shakeup so principals can spend more time on education - Bruce McDougall

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/50-million-shakeup-so-principals-can-spend-more-time-on-education/news-story/4f65b97ce00118057cbc7ca009c18253