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Read our latest blog posts exploring education, leadership, and impact.
The Empty Chair: Why Student Voice Must Shape the Future of Schooling
At this year’s VicSRC Congress, my opening slide had a picture of an empty chair. It wasn’t a prop. It was a reminder. A reminder of the...
Oct 73 min read
Reflecting on Trends and Patterns in This Year’s Data: Transforming Insights into Practical Tools for Continuous Improvement
As we enter Spring, educators across Australia are pausing to reflect on the year’s highlights and challenges. It’s an important time to...
Sep 162 min read
Will your application for budget be approved? 5 key questions to ask to ensure your budget request gets over the line.
As Term 3 unfolds, many school leaders across Australia are already thinking about 2026. Principals are deep in the budget cycle -...
Aug 283 min read
The Real Power of Data: Why Interpretation Is Everything
Photo credit - Pexels It’s been two weeks* since the Data in Schools Conference, and one idea continues to echo loudly in my mind: ...
Jul 213 min read
Supporting Student Wellbeing and Help-Seeking Behaviour During Exam Periods
Research from ReachOut indicates that nearly 50% of young people feel extremely or very stressed about their studies, with 46% reporting...
Nov 26, 20242 min read
The impact of using the Student Survey on Teaching - from Deputy Principal Hayatti Miller, Hammond Park Secondary College, WA
From Deputy Principal Hayatti Miller, Hammond Park Secondary College, WA At HPSC, we strongly value a culture of feedback and actively...
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Reflection: Using Data to Achieve Improved Student Learning Outcomes and School Improvement
Written by Phil Eastman (Pivot Coach) How effective is your school in making use of data to help inform actions that lead to improved...
Sep 20, 20244 min read
How to Leverage Data to Enhance Teacher Growth
By leveraging data collected through the Student Survey on Teaching, school leaders can tailor Professional Development (PD) opportunities.
Aug 9, 20241 min read
Impactful Student Wellbeing Support Mechanisms
Recent insights from the Pivot Wellbeing for Learning Program highlight just how impactful targeted support mechanisms can be in fostering..
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Harnessing Student Voice Data for Strategic School Improvement
We know collecting student voice data is critically important to shape supportive systems and futures for Australian students. However...
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Creativity in Education - Written By Dr Tim Patston
In 2014 the General Capability of Critical and Creative Thinking was included in the new national curriculum by ACARA. Ten years on, what...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Teacher reflective practice and tracking their own professional reflections
Research tells us that teacher effectiveness is the most important in-school factor for improving student achievement. Accordingly,...
Apr 15, 20243 min read
Promoting Resilience, Belonging and Safety in our Students (K-12)
We live in a world where the pace of change is unrelenting, and the challenges faced by our students are increasingly complex.
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Which Student Survey Tool is Right for my School?
Reviwed by Cleo Westhorpe, Co-founder of Pivot and Teacher Pivot offers two powerful survey tools designed to empower school leaders and...
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Getting Started With Evidence-Based Student Survey Tools
Reviwed by Cleo Westhorpe, Co-founder of Pivot and Teacher As education continues to evolve at warp-speed in the modern world, the need...
Jan 15, 20243 min read
The Importance of Student Belonging and Connectedness
Creating a sense of belonging and connectedness among students is essential to the success of any school environment. By fostering...
Jun 15, 20236 min read
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