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Private school sends debt collectors after parents
A private school left hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket as a result of parents’ unpaid fees has turned to debt collectors to recover the money.
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From controversial film to school resource
The makers of the controversial documentary ‘Gayby Baby’ are about to release a curriculum resource for schools to assist students with same-sex parents.
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Most children are infrequent readers – survey
A new survey on the reading habits and preferences of children has revealed that the majority of Australian kids aren’t the readers their schools need them to be.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Schools get $1.2bn, major school saved and docs reveal weapons in schools
Making news this week, the Budget hands schools $1.2bn, a major school steps back from the brink and documents reveal the extent of weapons in WA schools.
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‘System flaw’ sees teachers stood down
The ACT Education Minister has spoken out after a clerical error saw several Canberra teachers stood down.
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Calls for review of suspension, expulsion practices
A leading policy advocate on youth issues is urging the Victorian Government to rethink current suspension and expulsion practices.
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Far Out Friday: Would you believe this forged note?
When a forged note fools a teacher, you expect it to be a convincing one – but this occasion shows how some teachers can be more gullible than others.
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Are young students at risk of screen time addiction?
For many of us living in the digital age, screen time is an everyday part of life. However, some studies show that this may not be a good thing.
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US academic takes aim at ‘helicopter parents’
A US academic has taken aim at parents who are over-involved in their children's schooling, warning that such behaviour can stunt the life skills of youngsters.
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Is $1.2bn enough money for our schools?
The Australian Education Union (AEU) claims the Prime Minister’s education plan all but confirms he has abandoned the Gonski agreement.
