Emerging considerations for schools in 2018
The Educator speaks to Lila Mularczyk, director of secondary education at the NSW Department of Education about education’s top challenges for the year ahead
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Dumping Minister would be a ‘travesty’ – principals
One state’s principals have come out in support of their education minister, who they consider to be the nation’s best.
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The best job in the world…with some of the worst days imaginable
The new president of the NSW Secondary Principals Association outlines the challenges he envisages for principals in 2017.
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What’s behind the rise in assaults on teachers?
Figures show that in some states, violent attacks on teachers are on the rise – but what’s behind this worrying trend? The Educator investigates.
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Work-related stress contributed to principal’s death – WorkCover
A landmark ruling by WorkCover has concluded work-related stress contributed to the suicide of a Melbourne principal in 2014.
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‘Completely unacceptable’ behaviour sparks outrage
A group of students will be suspended after they allegedly mocked and abused a disabled man on a train.
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Budget leak casts doubt on Labor’s education plan
A pre-election stoush has erupted over a major funding shortfall in Labor's plans to pay for its education policy.
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Govt pledges $1.2bn for schools…but there’s a catch
The Federal Government has pledged $1.2bn for schools in the lead-up to the 2016 Budget – but there are strings attached.
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Principals taking extreme measures to help kids in need
Principals are siphoning funds from other areas of their school budget to help students with disabilities, a new survey reveals.
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Minister hits back over govt’s funding criticism
A state education minister has responded to claims made by the Federal Government that the states are not investing enough money in their schools.