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Reflecting on Trends and Patterns in This Year’s Data: Transforming Insights into Practical Tools for Continuous Improvement

Pivot Professional Learning

14 minutes ago2 min read

Reflecting on Trends and Patterns in This Year’s Data: Transforming Insights into Practical Tools for Continuous Improvement

As the year comes to a close, educators across Australia are reflecting on the achievements and challenges of 2024. It's a vital time to...

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Supporting Student Wellbeing and Help-Seeking Behaviour During Exam Periods

Pivot Professional Learning

7 days ago2 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...

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The impact of using the Student Survey on Teaching - from Deputy Principal Hayatti Miller, Hammond Park Secondary College, WA

Pivot Professional Learning

Sep 231 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...

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Reflection: Using Data to Achieve Improved Student Learning Outcomes and School Improvement

Phil Eastman

Sep 204 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...

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How to Leverage Data to Enhance Teacher Growth

Pivot Professional Learning

Aug 91 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.

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Impactful Student Wellbeing Support Mechanisms

Pivot Professional Learning

Jun 182 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..

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Harnessing Student Voice Data for Strategic School Improvement

Pivot Professional Learning

Jun 143 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...

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Creativity in Education - Written By Dr Tim Patston

Pivot Professional Learning

Apr 232 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...

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Teacher reflective practice and tracking their own professional reflections

Pivot Professional Learning

Apr 153 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,...

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Promoting Resilience, Belonging and Safety in our Students (K-12)

Pivot Professional Learning

Mar 43 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.

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Which Student Survey Tool is Right for my School?

Pivot Professional Learning

Jan 153 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...

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Getting Started With Evidence-Based Student Survey Tools

Pivot Professional Learning

Jan 153 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...

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The Importance of Student Belonging and Connectedness

Pivot Professional Learning

Jun 15, 20236 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...

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