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The Educator Weekend wrap: MLC in crisis, the Ravenswood rebel and bullied kids turn to home ed
Making news this week, MLC Sydney in turmoil, a student’s speech causes uproar and bullied kids turn to homeschooling.
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Auditor-General slams Education Department
A serious rethink by the NSW Education Department is needed to address surging enrolments, student performance and schools’ IT systems, warns a new report.
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Far Out Friday: Weedkiller prank no laughing matter, says principal
A juvenile prank carried out on school grounds has led to an unlikely debate…about gender etiquette.
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School hit by major chickenpox outbreak
A chickenpox outbreak at a school that has affected a quarter of its students has raised concerns about some schools’ leniency when it comes to vaccinations.
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Opinion: Educating the educators
Utilising technology to improve teaching outcomes is essential in the classroom of the future, explains Elaine Shuck, director of education at Polycom.
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Private school in crisis: 30 staff quit, students launch petition
The principal of a Sydney private school is under fire over her business decisions, prompting staff to quit and a student-led petition.
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Wanted Aussie teacher nabbed at Thai school
The arrest of an Australian teacher in Thailand has raised questions over the effectiveness of Australia's National Child Offender Register.
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Future gazing: Australian innovation and the class of 2028
One principal shares an intriguing glimpse of what might be in store for the class of 2028.
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Bullied kids leaving school in droves
There has been an increase in the number of bullied students leaving mainstream schools in favour of home education, the board of studies has revealed.
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Navigating private school affordability…and busting the myths
While recent reports say private schools are becoming unaffordable, The Educator investigates why the opposite may be the case.
