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Law firm helps principals manage risks
One law firm is helping principals identify dangers which may arise from the execution of daily tasks by staff at primary and secondary schools
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‘Digital Divas’ gets girls tech savvy
Despite the push for improved STEM education, young women remain underrepresented in ICT. The Educator looks at some initiatives aimed at reversing this
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What happens when your cyberbullies are parents?
One principal explains how his school’s online cyberbullying workshops have reduced parent-teacher tensions at a time when they are rising
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New partnership helps pay for students’ school fees
A credit union has partnered with an education group in an effort to ease the burden of increasing school fees on parents
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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