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‘Dangerous vetting loophole’ risky business for schools
There are warnings that minimal background checks for temporary teachers may be opening the door to paedophiles teaching in public schools.
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Teacher pleads guilty to spying on students
A primary school teacher has pleaded guilty to installing a camera in a toilet and spying on his students while they were getting changed.
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Principals seek clarity on discipline procedures
New Zealand principals are seeking clarity on the disciplining of international students. The Educator looks at the resources available to Australian principals.
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Religious sermons draw fire
Evangelical groups’ use of public school buildings to preach anti-gay views has human rights advocates deeply concerned.
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Government takes over troubled school
Queensland's education department will take over schooling in the beleaguered Indigenous town of Aurukun following a string of violent incidents.
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Turning the spotlight onto innovation
Entries are open for the 2016 Innovative Schools report. Does your school deserve recognition?
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Opinion: Non-cognitive skills make a big difference
Boosting skills such as persistence, motivation and confidence is an important part of improving student outcomes, says The Smith Family CEO, Dr Lisa O’Brien.
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Top-earning principals’ pay packets revealed
Reports show Grammar school principals can earn more than $300,000 per year, but there are some who say they deserve it.
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Opinion: Victorian government schools short changed on funds
Gonski funds were never intended to patch over a broken funding model, says Berwick Lodge Primary School principal, Henry Grossek.
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‘Invisible ideology’ preying on schools
Neoliberalism is having a negative impact on schools in our daily lives, warns the NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) president, Maurie Mulheron.
