Bullied kids leaving school in droves
There has been an increase in the number of bullied students leaving mainstream schools in favour of home education, the board of studies has revealed.
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Exclusive: Inside Melbourne’s new multi-million dollar schools
Classroom design is about more than knocking down walls and creating collaborative spaces, the lead architect of some of Melbourne’s new multi-million dollar schools tells The Educator.
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More controversial SRE materials axed from schools
Special Religious Education (SRE) materials which some have labelled as sexist and racist will be axed from classrooms.
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School maintenance to be outsourced
The maintenance and construction of more than 200 Sydney schools will be outsourced as the NSW Government sells off part of the state's public works program.
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Principal pleads guilty to fraudulent spending
A primary school principal may lose his job after pleading guilty to fraudulent spending with a taxpayer funded credit card.
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Teacher’s ‘extremely graphic’ photos spark investigation
An investigation has been launched into reports of a teacher giving one of her students a memory stick containing nude photos of her and her boyfriend.
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Safe Schools Coalition hits back at critics
Safe Schools Coalition Australia has come out in defence of its national anti-bullying program following claims it was inappropriate for children.
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Ethics classes are crucial for schools, says MP
Newtown MP, Jenny Leong, is campaigning to keep ethics in the classroom in defiance of the NSW Government’s recent changes to how students enrol.
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Autistic boy locked inside cell-like room...again
The reported cases are reflective of a system that fails to give adequate disability support, Stephanie Gotlib, Children with Disability Australia executive officer, tells The Educator.
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Make your school lockdown a safe one
The quick thinking and coordination of staff at a NSW school last week shows why following safety protocols during a potentially dangerous situation is crucial.