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Pastures are green for education’s $20bn cash cow
A record number of international students are flowing into Australia. The Educator investigates how schools are cashing in.
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Union launches $2m Gonski media blitz
A major media blitz is being launched by the Australian Education Union (AEU) calling for the Federal Government to reinstate the full six years of Gonski funding.
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‘Deadly’ asbestos in schools prompts call to action
There are calls for a management plan to be put in place to rid schools of potentially deadly asbestos.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Top school refutes ‘church takeover’ claims, govt probes Safe Schools
Making news this week, a top school responds to ‘incorrect’ claims, Safe Schools is investigated and principals float a plan to prevent burnout.
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Opinion: Why I support Safe Schools as a principal
When our senior footballers tell their opponents not to use 'gay' as a derogatory term, we know that the Safe Schools program is having an impact, writes Jim Laussen.
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Teacher’s ‘education crisis’ warning goes viral
A teacher’s Facebook post on why she quit the profession has gone viral after she claimed education in Australia was in crisis.
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Far Out Friday: 10 absurd school bans
In some schools, using ketchup, wearing a backpack or making a Father’s Day card can get you detention. Inside we take a look at some of the most absurd school bans.
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Expectations ‘out of step’ with workload, warn principals
The rate of change in school autonomy and performance expectations is out of step with the administrative burden being placed on school heads, warn principals.
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Australia’s female students world’s most stressed – report
Australia’s female students are feeling the most pressure when it comes to schoolwork, a new report has found.
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Are schools facing a digital privacy crisis?
What is the state of digital privacy in our schools in 2016? The Educator talks to Jon Lawrence, executive officer of Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) to find out.
