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Mitigate and manage: The legal risks you must be aware of
Australian society is becoming increasingly litigious – and that includes the education sector. In the first of a two-part series, The Educator outlines the potential legal risks to be aware of.
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Do schools need to rethink disciplinary practices?
Schools need policies that provide solutions informed by research rather than ideology, says veteran teacher and academic, Dr Anna Sullivan.
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New acting principal announced for embattled school
The Cape York school at the centre of a media and political firestorm has a "passionate educator" as its new acting principal.
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Leading charity marks National Reconciliation Week with call for action
More must be done to support the education of Indigenous students and break the cycle of disadvantage, says a leading charity.
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Where are the world's best public schools?
According to a new World Bank Report, the secret to this city's public school system lies in the strength of its teaching staff - yet they spend only a third of their time actually teaching.
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EduTech 2016 kicks off in Brisbane
The largest education event in the Southern Hemisphere kicks off today in Brisbane, bringing together a range of education experts, technology providers and teachers.
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Addressing the ‘black dog’ in our classrooms
What happens when a student’s mental health issues intersect with their education? The Educator investigates the proactive approach being taken by some schools to deal with this issue.
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Principals lack vital compliancy training – experts
The amount of red tape involved in principals’ day-to-day work can have serious legal implications – both for themselves and their schools. The Educator investigates.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Top school probed, principals fear being set up, teachers evacuated again
Making news this week, a top school faces animal cruelty allegations, principals fear investigation and Aurukun teachers get evacuated again.
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Should people with criminal convictions be allowed to teach?
A tribunal’s ruling recently allowed a convicted drug smuggler to teach in Victorian schools – but some have protested the decision.
