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Uproar after school ‘forces’ Islamic student to cut hair
A teenage student’s mother alleges he was taken to a barber for a “forced” haircut by staff at Adelaide's Islamic College.
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Put your school leadership on the right track
A new program aimed at boosting the management skills of school principals is causing a positive ripple effect, says the Fogarty Foundation’s Annie Fogarty.
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Mindfulness calming classrooms, improving results
Some call it a “brain break” – others call it “mindfulness”. Most of us call it “meditation”. The Educator looks at a growing trend in student well-being.
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State facing shortage of principals…but why?
Changes must be made to ensure the role of principal is both sustainable and attractive, says a leading voice for principals.
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Far Out Friday: Student stuns school with scolding speech on education system
A furore has erupted over a student’s passionate speech on education that slammed the curriculum as irrelevant to the real world.
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Teachers speak out against student death threats
Teachers at a western Sydney school have spoken out about how some students are making death threats against staff and bringing knives and drugs to school.
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Major education department shake-up announced
Under a raft of Victorian Education Department changes, top executives will be rotated within the department to avoid forming cosy bonds, and principals and councils will receive better training.
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Union expresses grave concerns about ‘gagging’ of teachers
The Independent Education Union’s (IEU) general secretary has condemned the Abbott Government’s introduction of Border Force Act Section 42, which he said is a gag order preventing teachers from reporting suspected abuse against children.
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New anti-bullying laws a victory for child safety
Under new laws which take effect today, the Government will have the power to remove cyberbullying material from social media sites.
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Government to probe private schools’ finances
An investigation will be launched into private schools’ finances, following concerns by the Auditor-General that the sector lacks financial accountability.
