Principals call for national zero-tolerance policy
A zero-tolerance response to the increasing number of assaults against school leaders must be rolled out nation-wide, say principals.
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‘Enough is enough’: Calls for jail terms over principal assaults
WA principals are calling for legislative changes which would allow mandatory jail terms for those who assault school leaders.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: WorkCover rules on principal’s death, Gonski speaks and 'a story of hope'
Making news this week, a landmark ruling by WorkCover, David Gonski speaks out on school funding and a look inside ‘Revolution School’.
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Exclusive: Departments ‘non-responsive’ on principal well-being
Education departments need to act now if they are to prevent further tragedies, says Australian Catholic University associate professor, Dr Philip Riley.
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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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Principals float ‘quick solution’ to end burnout crisis
While a lot has been said about the problems facing principals, there is a possible solution that deserves serious consideration, principals tell The Educator.
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Dealing with parental complaints: a best practice guide
While all schools have guidelines to deal with parental complaints, how should principals respond to the ‘grey areas’?
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Is a nationwide principal shortage looming?
As older principals retire, a new study shows their deputies are reluctant to take up the job due to the workloads, stress and burnout it can bring.
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How one state is keeping its principals safe
The Educator investigates why one state's principals are experiencing less instances of bullying and violence than those in other states.
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Entire education system at risk, report warns
The future of our entire education system is at risk with increasing stress, threats and violence facing Australian principals taking their toll, warns a new report.