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Terror teen was part of school deradicalisation program
A 15-year-old student arrested during last week’s anti-terror raids had been part of a deradicalisation program for the past year, it has been revealed.
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‘Political will’ lacking to help students in need
The reason why students with disability are not getting the education they deserve is due to a lack of political will, says the Australian Education Union (AEU).
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Embattled principal speaks out
The embattled principal of an elite Sydney girls' school has addressed the ongoing furore over high staff turnover.
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‘Lapse of judgement’: School responds to allegations
A senior teacher at an elite school is under fire over his conduct during a school camp.
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Day of truth for students as VCE results are released
The moment of truth arrived at 7am today for more than 49,000 Victorian high school students as they received their VCE results.
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The Educator Weekend wrap: MLC in crisis, the Ravenswood rebel and bullied kids turn to home ed
Making news this week, MLC Sydney in turmoil, a student’s speech causes uproar and bullied kids turn to homeschooling.
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Auditor-General slams Education Department
A serious rethink by the NSW Education Department is needed to address surging enrolments, student performance and schools’ IT systems, warns a new report.
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Far Out Friday: Weedkiller prank no laughing matter, says principal
A juvenile prank carried out on school grounds has led to an unlikely debate…about gender etiquette.
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School hit by major chickenpox outbreak
A chickenpox outbreak at a school that has affected a quarter of its students has raised concerns about some schools’ leniency when it comes to vaccinations.
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Opinion: Educating the educators
Utilising technology to improve teaching outcomes is essential in the classroom of the future, explains Elaine Shuck, director of education at Polycom.