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Tips for anxious students starting high school
The start of the new school year is a time of anxiety for many children starting high school. Here are some tips to help them cope
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Violent assaults against teachers on the rise
Violent attacks against NSW teachers have spiked over the last four years, with many staff being left with concussions, open wounds and fractures
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‘Best education minister’ dumped in reshuffle
One of Australia’s most stalwart advocates for Gonski funding has been replaced, but there's no cause for alarm, says the new Premier
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Cyberbullying a major concern as school year begins
A new report has revealed alarming bullying statistics as children head back to school
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Premier backs Gonski, janitor gets $156k & a principal’s outlook for 2017
Making news this week, the new NSW Premier shows her support for Gonski funding, a school janitor wins a massive compo payout and a principal shares his outlook for the year ahead.
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Principals ‘only just surviving’ – new report
A new report shows that principals across the Tasman have been pushed to the brink as they try to manage huge workloads with minimal resources
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New tech trend breaking down learning barriers
With rural students having limited access to educational resources, schools in these areas are turning to a revolutionary technology trend for help
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School janitor gets $156,000 after sex prank
A cleaner at a Gold Coast school has been awarded $156,000 in compensation after his colleagues pretended there had been an orgy in the staffroom
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Should schools extend their operating hours?
Working parents are increasingly looking to schools to provide before and after care options for their children, explains Greg Whitby, Catholic Education’s executive director of schools
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Teachers go out of pocket for classroom supplies
A survey shows teachers are buying essential school supplies out of their own pockets...but should they have to?
