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Principal shows ‘offensive’ photo during speech
A Catholic school principal is under fire for using a photo said to promote sexism and abuse as a backdrop for his graduation speech.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: School sued over death, human rights lessons for kids & suspensions spike
Making news this week, a mother sues a school over her son’s death, a new website gives kids a lesson in human rights and primary school suspensions on the rise.
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Don’t skimp on teacher quality – top private school principal
The principal of Australia’s largest private school warns that the most important factor in student outcomes is being forgotten.
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How to exercise to boost brain performance
The gold standard of exercising for better brain performance is simpler than you think, says author and doctor, Jenny Brockis.
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Opinion: School funding – yes, it is about the money
The school funding debate has dissolved into sad half-truths, says the Independent Education Union of Australia boss.
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Mother sues school over son’s death
The mother of a student who died during an excursion has accused the school failing in its duty of care.
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Primary school suspensions on the rise
One state is seeing a spike in the number of its upper primary students being suspended. The Educator investigates why.
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Last chance to be featured on The Educator’s Hot List
Entries for The Educator’s annual Hot List will close at midnight tonight.
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How your school can help transgender students
As the number of students identifying as transgender rises, educators need training on how what to do when they ask for help, says one LGBTI support organisation.
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Start-up helps youth take control of their future
The Educator speaks to two young entrepreneurs who are doing their part to close the skills gap in Australian schools.
