How safe are your school’s students?
In the wake of a Sydney teacher’s arrest on child grooming charges, The Educator asks how thorough the teacher vetting process is in Australia’s schools.
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Schools have a role to play in student health
Schools have an important role to play in preventing student health issues before they take shape, says nutritionist and dietician, Amelia Webster.
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Calls to remove ‘dangerous’ books from public schools
A new religious handbook being distributed to public schools is causing a major stir.
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Millions meant for public schools siphoned, Education Department chief sacked
More than $2.5m in public school funds were allegedly funneled to companies linked to Education Department chief, Nino Napoli.
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Child protection boss charged with sex abuses
The man responsible for child protection within his state’s public schools has been charged with child sex offences.
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Private schools overpaid grants after exaggerating student numbers, audit shows
Some private schools received $1.4m more than they were entitled to last year by overstating their student numbers, an audit shows.
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Commission set to probe corruption in education department
A hearing is about to be launched into allegations of serious corruption in the education sector.
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Overcrowding issues put strain on Sydney primary schools
Primary schools in Sydney's north are so full that the State Government is mulling the redevelopment of residential blocks to house new classrooms.
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Should homework be abolished?
Some primary schools in NSW are allowing students to opt out of homework altogether, so why not abolish it?
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My School website reveals nation’s top performers
ACARA has given schools the opportunity to review their literacy and numeracy scores. How did your school perform?