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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Govt audit of public school prayer groups announced
The NSW State Government will conduct a sweeping audit of public school prayer groups, warning it will not allow schools to become “the setting for extremist ideologies”.
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State facing shortage of principals…but why?
Changes must be made to ensure the role of principal is both sustainable and attractive, says a leading voice for principals.
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Stop extremism through religious education, says academic
To prevent extremism from taking shape, it should be compulsory for students to learn about all religions, says an international academic.
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Could this be schools’ answer to improving student behaviour?
A new prevention program developed by the Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF) aims to identify and stop violent behaviour before it develops.
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Confronting the decline in teacher morale
Teachers are tasked with giving children the education they deserve – arguably the noblest of causes – so why are they leaving the job in droves?
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SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: One-in-four new teachers 'burnt out'
Our new teachers are overworked, over-stressed and in need of urgent support.