The Tall Poppy Campaign engages high achievers in the sciences, including mathematics and engineering, to promote science and scientific literacy in schools and the broader community. Through the program they visit schools and conduct innovative activities, sharing their expertise in ways relevant to the curriculum. They share their personal stories and describe their career paths, making face-to-face connections with students, and also assist in the professional development of teachers, especially in rural and disadvantaged areas, and participate in broader community and policy sector debates and outreach activities.
Victoria needs to develop a professional compensation structure for principals to encourage retention and to reflect the growing complexity of school leadership – Leadership in Focus.
Facilities built or upgraded under the current national program for school refurbishment need to be 'future proofed' to ensure their long term value – ISQ Briefings.
Schooling needs to move to a 'post-standardization' era, which allows for diverse student needs with a framework that supports educational equity – American Educational Research Journal.
Despite misleading impressions, the British Government's policies for improving schools have failed, and need to be replaced with more robust measures – The Economist.