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Leaked emails show alarm failures putting schools at risk
Leaked education department emails reveal regular school alarm system failures are leaving schools and students “vulnerable to crime”.
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Does Australia need privately-managed ‘charter schools’?
US-style privately managed “charter schools” should be introduced by state governments to improve student achievement, argues a new report.
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Help on the way for special needs students
Mainstream schools teaching special needs students will soon get a financial and human resources boost.
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Victoria follows NSW on domestic violence classes
Victoria has followed NSW by becoming the second state to include domestic violence prevention classes in its curriculum.
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Leading charity makes call to action for parents, principals
Helping parents engage in their child’s learning will improve their long term educational outcomes, says leading children’s education charity, The Smith Family.
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Pyne: Schools must teach tolerance for children of same-sex couples
As controversy continues over the decision by NSW Education Minister to ban the screening of a documentary on same-sex parenting in schools, Christopher Pyne says same-sex couples and their children “deserve to be tolerated”.
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Teacher jailed for seducing 14-year-old autistic student with sex and cannabis
A Queensland teacher has been jailed for seducing a 14-year-old special needs student, and having an 18-month sexual relationship with him.
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Schools could sell teacher houses to free up cash
New Zealand schools are being enticed to sell teacher housing to help fund their computer and technology needs.
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Teachers slam media ‘intimidation’ over Gayby Baby video
Schools have a responsibility to provide students with an understanding of diversity, inclusion and respect, says NSW Teachers Federation president, Maurie Mulheron.
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Far Out Friday: Teacher turns to magic to make students read
One teacher’s determination to boost her students’ interest in reading made headlines recently. Read on to find out why.
