Schools roll out financial literacy classes
Students are now being educated in consumer and financial literacy as part of a ground-breaking new program.
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A 'unique' situation: a day in the life at Ropeley State School
Ropeley State School principal, Charmaine Wilson, admits her school is in a unique situation. Its entire population is just two.
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School’s Year 9 ‘sex survey’ sparks full investigation
A NSW school is currently under investigation for asking Year 9 students to complete an inappropriate sex survey and advertise themselves on mock dating websites.
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Schools struggle with demand for ESL classes
A massive 62% increase in students who require ESL courses is proving a challenge for many schools. Are you taking advantage of all the funding available?
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SCHOOL DRUG CRISIS: 20 students suspended every week
Schools must make the most of available support networks to combat a rising drug problem, the president of the Secondary Principals Council has suggested.
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NSW schools get extra support classes for special needs students
The hard work of teachers, principals and the NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) has paid off.
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Department ‘negligent’ in duty of care to principals
"I think the department is negligent in its duty of care towards its principals," says one principal.
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School attendance data upgrade aims to tackle truancy
Big Brother may not be watching, but school attendance data just got a new set of eyes.
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CPSU says cuts to education agency “will only make matters worse”
With many Department of Education staff waking up on Monday to news of their impending redundancies, some might have hoped Christopher Pyne’s job was included.