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Do students respond better to teachers of their own gender?
An academic study has revealed some interesting insights into the effect of gender in the classroom.
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Does ‘professional development’ really mean better teachers?
A new study calls into question whether teachers can improve with the right ‘professional development’.
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Deadly substance found in school crayons
After the news broke about asbestos found in a popular school science kit now we’re being warned that it’s been found in crayons!
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Why parents’ education levels will affect Victorian school funding
An overhaul of education funding in Victoria will mean focusing on parents’ education alongside NAPLAN results.
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Education sites to go unmetred in boon for remote students
Telstra adds websites to list of unmetered education sites for remote and rural students.
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Students exposed to asbestos by recalled mineral kit
A commercially available mineral kit used in a Tasmanian school has exposed students to asbestos despite being recalled in two states.
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Minority teachers key to boosting students' view of discipline?
Employing a diverse range of teachers can help student perception of the fairness of discipline according to an academic study.
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Principal adopts lenient approach to cannabis-smoking Qld students
A group of students of an independent school in southeast Queensland got off lightly, after admitting to having used cannabis on school premises.
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Paedophile teacher spared jail
A former teacher who pleaded guilty to filming up the skirts of three teenage girls has avoided a jail sentence.
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Schools prepare for Rugby World Cup
Schools across Australia will be getting into Rugby World Cup fever from Monday.
