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Schools to get free child protection toolkit
A law firm has released a free national toolkit to help schools prevent institutionalised child abuse and create safer learning environments for students.
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Who’s got it right on private-public school funding?
The private-public school funding debate can be divisive at the best of times, but just how accurate is some of the data being presented?
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New report gives hope to time-poor teachers
Are you a time-poor teacher? A new survey shows how using technology can change that.
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Cash-strapped schools turning to wealthy P&Cs
Cash-strapped schools are turning to P&Cs for funding, but principals warn this might only worsen the disadvantage gap in some communities.
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Abuse victims denied refund of school fees
An elite school is refusing to refund fees to students who were abused by one of their teachers.
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Students taking ADHD drug to excel in class
High school students are buying ADHD medication from the black market to help their performance in class.
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Opinion: PISA and schools – don’t judge a book by its cover
The falling education standards of our students is a complex problem, but it is not just the responsibility of schools, says principal Dr Paul Browning.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Closing the Gap, PISA 2016 and combating hoax bomb threats
Making news this week, two major reports show how the disadvantage gap in Australia is widening, and principals act to counter bomb threats.
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PISA 2016: Why it’s not all doom and gloom
A new OECD report has shown that Australia continues to slide in maths, reading and science, but some forward-thinking initiatives may already be reversing this trend.
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Far Out Friday: Parody-prone principal strikes again
A parody-prone US principal who became a YouTube sensation last year is back to his old antics.
