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Leadership within education is always a challenge, but in the rapidly changing technology landscape we now work in, it seems even more daunting. I've collected some interesting reflections on educational leadership here. Enjoy!
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WASO Crescendo program lifts NAPLAN results as schools see the benefits of music in class

WASO Crescendo program lifts NAPLAN results as schools see the benefits of music in class | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Free violin lessons have given children in disadvantaged areas the chance to be part of an orchestra, and sent their NAPLAN results skyrocketing as well as improving their happiness at school.
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Let’s abandon NAPLAN – we can do better

Getting rid of NAPLAN would allow teachers more time to respond to and address the needs of their students, rather than teaching to the test.
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Naplan analysis reveals students with poorly educated parents up to four years behind

Naplan analysis reveals students with poorly educated parents up to four years behind | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Proportion of students meeting national minimum standards flatlined or declined across most year groups since last year
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NAPLAN is ten years old – so how is the nation faring?

NAPLAN is ten years old – so how is the nation faring? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
This year's preliminary NAPLAN results show Australian students are flatlining after ten years of the controversial tests.
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NAPLAN writing tests hinder creativity, so what could we use in their place?

Literacy and numeracy can be assessed through creative tasks, like creating a drama performance or an electrical circuit, without hindering creativity.
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Fears over 'contaminated' Naplan as some tests move online

Fears over 'contaminated' Naplan as some tests move online | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Students will do two different types of NAPLAN tests this week, raising questions over the fairness of comparing results.
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NAPLAN 2017: results have largely flat-lined, and patterns of inequality continue

NAPLAN 2017: results have largely flat-lined, and patterns of inequality continue | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
The results are in, and student achievement on NAPLAN has plateaued in literacy and numeracy, with some areas of improvement.
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