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Mental health crisis in independent schools is now a board-level risk
New legislation, rising compensation costs and a shrinking talent pool are turning mental health into a governance priority for independent school boards
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Redeemer Baptist inquiry exposes governance risks for school boards
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into unpaid teachers and alleged abuse offers a stark lesson in board oversight and duty of care
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Federal government launches $10 million anti bullying campaign
Let's Stop Bullying campaign targets schools nationwide, with new two-day response rule to take effect by Term 1 2027
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Revealed: Australian Education Awards 2026 winners
Now in its ninth year, the Awards recognise educators and leaders who make an outstanding impact on their students, schools, and communities
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Inside Flinders' quiet formula for thriving students
Matthew Flinders Anglican College reveals how its Teaching and Learning and Wellbeing Frameworks are lifting academic results and student resilience well above national benchmarks
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Ban alone won't fix social media harms, experts say
A new campaign says the under-16s social media ban must be paired with civics education to help young people spot misinformation
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Why today's teens refuse to be pessimistic
New research shows Australian students are more optimistic about their futures than ever, even as many say life has never felt harder
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AI threat puts school photos at risk
A rise in AI-generated fake content targeting schools has prompted a new safety advisory, urging leaders to reconsider what images they share online
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Schools overlooking AI in the fight against bullying
AI monitoring tools can flag concerning language and behaviour across school platforms, helping schools catch bullying and wellbeing risks sooner, an expert says
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2026 NAPLAN results released
New national data shows Australian students improving in numeracy, while reading results decline and Year 3 outcomes raise fresh concerns for school leaders
