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Gonski funding ‘best for low-SES students’
Implementation of the full six years of Gonski funding will give students the same real prospect of educational success, regardless of their family circumstances, say teachers.
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Female staffer suspended over allegations
Police are investigating allegations that a female staff member at a NSW school had inappropriate relations with several students.
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Make your school lockdown a safe one
The quick thinking and coordination of staff at a NSW school last week shows why following safety protocols during a potentially dangerous situation is crucial.
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The Educator Weekend wrap: HSC exams, World Education Games and environmental education
Making news this week, more than 77,000 NSW students sat their HSC exams, the World Education Games came to Sydney and schools got a climate change wake-up call.
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Principals have important role to play in environmental education
Principals have “multiple opportunities” through the existing curriculum to boost their schools’ education of environmental sustainability, IEU deputy general secretary, Gloria Taylor, tells The Educator.
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How prepared is your school for a pandemic?
Schools can be a 'hot bed' for pandemics, warns a leading insurer. The Educator investigates how you can prepare – and protect – your school.
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Autonomy should be for teachers – not schools, says expert
Teacher autonomy must not be confused with school autonomy, cautions a leading education expert.
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Far Out Friday: Teacher strips…to teach biology
A creative biology teacher in the Netherlands has found an interesting way to teach her students about the human anatomy.
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‘Secret plan’ to charge fees for public education
The Queensland Government is in the hot seat over what the state’s Opposition Leader calls a ‘secret plan’ to charge fees for public education.
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Kids' science skills tested on final day of World Education Games
Australian students are testing their science skills against six million competitors from around the world on the final day of the World Education Games (WEG) 2015.
