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Struggling schools thrown funding lifeline
New changes to allow tax-deductible donations to disadvantaged schools heralds the arrival of a “level playing field”, says Australia Schools Plus chief executive, Rosemary Conn.
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Private school exemptions a “human rights issue”
The union representing independent schools says that “broad exemptions” from the Anti-Discrimination Act constitute a “human rights issue”.
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Confronting crisis with innovation: how to make your learning space a teaching tool
The challenges posed by the world’s surging population inspired this principal’s determination to make 21st century learning work.
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Govt promises principals and teachers new disciplinary powers
The NSW Government has told principals and teachers it “has their backs” in facing challenging situations in the classroom.
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A school must be a business as well as a family - top principal
A top principal has suggested that school leaders strike a balance between running their institutions like a business as well as a family.
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IEU urges end to private school exemptions
Should private schools have their exemption from the Anti-Discrimination Act removed? The union representing them says ‘yes’.
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New laws announced to protect school equality
The new laws will mean that schools will be allocated funds according to “student need” rather than across-the-board.
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Far Out Friday: the magical world of Elf School
Where else would you take children to learn about elves than Elf School?
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Curriculum shake-up begins after states pledge support
The Government has announced that long-awaited reforms to the national curriculum are now underway.
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Principals press Govt to fund schools fairly
Principals have pulled the government up on the inequitable levels of funding granted to public schools.
