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Principals turn to ‘last resort’ over unpaid fees
An increasing number of schools are turning to the Education Department to help recover unpaid fees.
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‘Staggering increase’ in sexting complaints
The Children’s eSafety Commissioner has fielded a “staggering increase” in sexting complaints involving teenage girls.
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Students could be tested on ethics – ACARA
The body that runs NAPLAN says students could soon be tested on ‘ethical understanding’ as well as literacy and numeracy skills.
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Principal allowed back at school despite fraud charges
A former principal who defrauded the government of more than $3m could be back at school by the end of next year.
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Opinion: How your school should engage 21st century parents
Schools must rethink how they engage modern parents, says Roberto Omozusi, director of Principal Creative Communications.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Schools probed, students ‘censored’ & principals offered landmark couse
Making news this week, schools get investigated, students get censored over a Q&A with MPs and principals are offered an Australian-first course.
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Schools investigated over spike in expulsions
A sweeping investigation of one state’s schools is underway after Education Department figures revealed a sharp spike in expulsions.
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Principal deemed ‘unsuitable to teach’
A rural principal faces a disciplinary penalty over his conduct with a group of students from his school.
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How schools can make their students feel safer
A new report highlights the need for principals to communicate the steps they’re taking to ensure the safety of their students.
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Opinion: Gonski is about equity, not just funding
The myth that resources don’t make a difference in schools is dangerous, says Australian Education Union federal president, Correna Haythorpe.
