Should schools be using biometric technology?
The Educator investigates the use of biometric technologies in schools, and their implications for student privacy.
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Tempers flare as religious instruction classes get the axe
Removing Special Religious Instruction (SRI) from the curriculum could drive students away from state schools, religious providers warn.
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Where have all the principals gone?
Recent data shows the nation’s schools could soon be facing a principal shortage. The Educator investigates why.
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Principals caution on NAPLAN-based funding
Tying NAPLAN to school funding could lead to greater school inequity, principals warn.
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Fighting extremism with education: online program reaches out to youth
A high-tech resource has emerged in the fight against the radicalisation of school students.
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Study finds students better at spelling and grammar than new teachers
Many of the new teachers about to enter the classroom cannot spell, an embarrassing study shows.