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Australians have mostly positive view towards schools – survey

Most Australians don’t see schools as being ‘in crisis’ or ‘failing’, as is often reported, but there is one area they feel needs improvement, a new report shows

Principals respond to findings of damning report

Australia’s principals say the latest data shows a worrying lack of improvement in supporting the profession and that more must be done

Govt’s disability strategy called into question

NSW’s peak family advocacy group says the state government’s plan to improve support for children with a disability “falls short of the mark”

All girls’ school students better set up for future – study

New research shows that all-girls school graduates are more likely to leave school feeling primed for success

Principals teetering on the brink – report

Increasing threats, violence and excessive working hours are leading to serious distress, burnout and depression among principals, a new report shows

One-in-three principals ‘physically attacked’ – report

A damning new report into principal health and wellbeing reveals growing levels of stress, burnout and anxiety among Australian school leaders

Australian Education Awards category spotlight: school awards

Several categories recognise outstanding schools at this annual awards event

Where is Australia’s education system headed?

As a decisive federal election looms, the major parties are pitching markedly different educational plans to a nervous school system

Masterclass highlights mental wellbeing strategies

Upcoming event puts the spotlight on mental health in education

What’s behind Australia’s teacher shortage?

A federal inquiry is looking into the many factors that are leading many teachers to quit the profession they once loved