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Private sector managers tapped as new principals
In a major overhaul of “old school values”, Sydney Catholic schools may soon hand the job of principal over to entrepreneurs from the private sector.
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Appeal to be heard for jailed school teacher
A teacher jailed over a relationship with one of his students will have an appeal against his sentence heard later this week.
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Govt goes hi-tech to catch dodgy schools
For the first time, the government will use hi-tech software to track school spending and flag unusual transactions.
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Minister hits back over govt’s funding criticism
A state education minister has responded to claims made by the Federal Government that the states are not investing enough money in their schools.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Govt slams states, school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons
Making news this week, the govt lashes states on funding, an audit raises school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons.
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Far Out Friday: School uses Cessna jet for classroom
Overcrowding is an issue experienced by many schools, but it’s not often that the problem is resolved by creating makeshift classrooms out of aeroplanes.
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New data helps schools boost student literacy
The Educator investigates how new data on student spelling might be able to help schools intervene early to improve student outcomes.
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ATAR less relevant now that ‘goalposts have shifted’
With more university places available, the conversation amongst students, parents, and university leaders has now shifted from getting in to staying in.
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Teachers blast ‘ideological’ review into school system
A government review into the NSW education system is more about ideology than improving student outcomes, warn the state’s teachers.
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‘Urgent attention’ needed on maths deficit
The Federal Government has launched a new 10-year plan to improve students’ maths skills amid warnings Australia will be left behind if the slide continues.
