Is big business in schools such a bad thing?
Amid fears about its over-reach in schools, the misunderstood beast of edu-business also has a profoundly positive role to play. The Educator investigates
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New report warns over commercialisation of Australia’s schools
A new report has warned over the creeping influence of private companies in schools, and its impact on teaching and learning
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Gonski 2.0 passes House of Representatives
The Federal Government’s national school funding plan has passed the House of Representatives despite the opposition of Labor
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New fight brewing over Gonski 2.0
The Federal Government has come under attack from some states claiming that their schools will be left worse off under new funding arrangements
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Sacked principals launch legal action
A former principal and his deputy, both of whom were sacked last month, are taking legal action against the NSW Department of Education
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Opinion: Dip in PISA results a sign of things to come
Following last week's PISA results, Maurie Mulheron, President, NSW Teachers Federation, outlines what's at stake if Australia does not address significant geographic and social inequalities in school funding.
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Landslide result as NSW teachers vote on salary & conditions
The results of a vote taken by NSW public school teachers on salary & conditions can now be revealed
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Should schools abolish standardised testing?
Finland’s schools, which are considered among the world’s best, have no mandated standardised tests. Some argue that Australia should follow suit.
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Principals slam private schools for ‘gaming’ disability rules
Wealthy students are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities to get special treatment in exams, principals say.
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War of words erupts over NAPLAN
The NSW Education Minister has traded barbs with the Federal Government following the release of the first NAPLAN results.