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Fewer than 1% of assaults at Canberra schools reported to police
New research reveals fewer than 1% of assaults carried out against teaching staff and assistants in Canberra’s public schools were reported to police in the past four years.
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SafeTALK suicide prevention program rolled out to Mackay schools
A new program teaching students how they could prevent a suicide is set to be introduced to schools in Queensland’s Mackay region.
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Schools overlook introverts at their peril
With an increasing focus on group work and collaboration, some would argue that classrooms are neglecting the needs of students who perform better in quiet settings.
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Calls for trial of 11am start to school day
A South Australia schools’ body says that a trial of later school starts could help tackle teenage sleep deprivation.
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Evocca College could face class action lawsuit over tuition
One of Australia’s largest vocational education companies could face legal action from former students.
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Should we teach kids to be entrepreneurs?
A new report says that Australia’s schools need to help develop the business leaders of the future.
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Seasoned principal appointed to head new Cammeray primary school
An experienced education professional living in the local area has been appointed principal of a new Lower North Shore primary school in Sydney, due to open its doors next year.
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Autism: a growing challenge in our classrooms
There are stories almost daily of challenges in classrooms worldwide between students with autism and teachers who are being asked to understand their needs.
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The “uncomfortable truth” of higher education
As the new Turnbull government considers the ongoing issue of university fees, one senior educator highlights a reality.
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What do mums want for their children?
Parents seem to want schools to do more than ever but what exactly are the hopes of mothers in 2015?
