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‘New approach’ needed to bomb threats, say principals
Dealing with the complex nature of over-the-phone bomb threats requires more sophisticated action than installing CCTV and higher fences, say principals.
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Resources running out, principals warn
Principals are warning that a shortage of resources is denying children the quality of education they deserve.
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Pregnant teen refused bail over school bomb hoax
A Magistrate’s Court has refused a pregnant teen bail after her alleged involvement in a hoax bomb threat that led to the evacuation of 2,000 students.
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Principal lets same-sex couples attend school ball
A principal has given the green light for same-sex couples to attend their school’s debutante ball following an online petition by the two students.
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School funding claims: Who’s telling the truth?
A storm is brewing over claims the Federal Government has overspent on schools.
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A ‘working formula’ to boost digital literacy
An educational technologist tells The Educator how schools can benefit from a new digital literacy initiative launching today.
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Govt beefs up anti-radicalisation support for schools
The Federal Government has announced new support for teachers, students and parents when it comes to identifying ‘at-risk’ youth.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Hunting hoaxers, preparing principals and navigating ‘helicopter parents’
Making news this week, bomb threats empty schools, preparing principals for a ‘competitive onslaught’ and navigating ‘helicopter parents’.
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Far Out Friday: Kids now allowed to smoke at school…because of terrorism
One country has given is students the green light to smoke freely on school grounds, ironically citing safety concerns.
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Experts call for controversial reading program to be axed
There are calls for a long-running reading program to be dumped after experts found it was doing more harm than good.
