Education sites to go unmetred in boon for remote students
Telstra adds websites to list of unmetered education sites for remote and rural students.
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Students exposed to asbestos by recalled mineral kit
A commercially available mineral kit used in a Tasmanian school has exposed students to asbestos despite being recalled in two states.
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Give principals time to teach says union
A union has called on Queensland state officials to give schools more resources rather than over-burden principals.
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ICT key to transformation of education in digital age
A strong focus on adopting information technology is a core part of any strategy to transform teaching, learning and administration in the global education sector, says ICT expert.
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School bans awareness day over religious fears
A Sydney public school has cancelled its awareness day for organ donation out of fear of offending religious students.
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NSW preschools face closure as cuts loom
Sweeping changes to funding in early childhood are forcing some of the state’s disadvantaged preschools to close down.
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Teacher stress sees rising compensation claims
Millions of dollars has been paid out to struggling teachers who are resorting to compensation claims as their workloads increase.
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Principals lament $1bn computer system as ‘a disaster’
A new $1bn computer system being rolled out by the NSW Department of Education is being called “a disaster” that is forcing principals to use their own credit cards and leaving schools’ power bills unpaid.
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Teachers slam media ‘intimidation’ over Gayby Baby video
Schools have a responsibility to provide students with an understanding of diversity, inclusion and respect, says NSW Teachers Federation president, Maurie Mulheron.
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Public schools banned from showing gay parenting video
NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, has sparked controversy after banning all NSW public schools from airing a documentary on gay parenting during class time.