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School removes wall from girls’ toilets
A UK school has removed the wall from its girls’ toilets in a bid to reduce truancy and smoking in the cubicles
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What the #MeToo campaign means for schools
The NSW Premier says teachers should be prepared to answer questions about the anti-sexual harassment movement sweeping the world
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New schools to create 3,500 student places
More than 3,500 student places will be created as a result of 13 new and upgraded schools in NSW
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Premier’s new council takes aim at bullying
The Queensland Government says the new Youth Advisory Council will be directed to investigate and stamp out cyber bullying
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‘Children should be the focus of 2018’
In 2018, Australia needs to think less about school systems and more about children, says David Roy, senior lecturer at Newcastle University
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Schools must fight racism to become inclusive
While schools have focused on creating inclusive environments, they need to identify and overcome racism to be truly inclusive, a new paper says
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Students' career aspirations do not match workforce needs – report
New research shows that skills mismatch starts early, and that career aspirations change only marginally after the age of seven
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Education costs, principals unprepared & improved support for teachers
Making news this week, a new report flags the rising cost of education, many new principals are unprepared for the job and teachers get improved literacy and numeracy support
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Teachers get new literacy and numeracy support
ACARA has released an important new tool to help teachers improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for students
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New partnership aims to improve student outcomes
The Educator looks at a new partnership giving school leaders a deeper evidence base to lead their schools change agenda
