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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...

Pivot Professional Learning
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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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...

Pivot Professional Learning
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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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...

Pivot Professional Learning
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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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...

Phil Eastman
Sep 20, 20244 min read
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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.

Pivot Professional Learning
Aug 9, 20241 min read
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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..

Pivot Professional Learning
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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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...

Pivot Professional Learning
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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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...

Pivot Professional Learning
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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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,...

Pivot Professional Learning
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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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.

Pivot Professional Learning
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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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...

Pivot Professional Learning
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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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...

Pivot Professional Learning
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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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...

Pivot Professional Learning
Jun 15, 20236 min read
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