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Give principals time to teach says union
A union has called on Queensland state officials to give schools more resources rather than over-burden principals.
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Illiteracy comes at huge cost: global report
A new global report unveils the massive cost of illiteracy, both internationally and within Australia.
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Principal sacked after shocking treatment of autistic student
A principal who was found to have been behind the decision to cage an autistic 10-year old has lost her job following an inquiry.
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Union says teachers lack training to deal with disabled students
The Australian Education Union says drinking in pregnancy is contributing to a growth in the percentage of disabled students.
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Schools scrap languages, state claims students aren’t interested
Around 150 schools in Western Australia have dropped the teaching of foreign languages but is it lack of funding or interest that’s to blame?
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Victorian Jewish school opts for armed guards to protect students, staff
Victoria’s largest Jewish school looks set to become the first in the state to enlist armed guards, in a remarkable bid to boost its security.
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LGBTI discrimination could be outlawed in religious schools
Proposals have been put forward to make Victoria the first Australian state to ban discrimination against LGBTI students and teachers in religious schools.
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Hands up if you can answer this
Should students be required to raise their hands to answer questions or is the practice best consigned to the history books?
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Six thousand teachers prepare to strike
Teachers at 173 schools in Queensland are to stop working for two days next week following a failure of talks with employers.
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Are we overloading students – literally?
A Liberal MP is calling for education ministers to consider the health threat of students’ heavy schoolbags.
