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Tailoring your school’s technology to student needs
Having a classroom full of laptops and great Wi-Fi is one thing, but matching these resources to deliver better student outcomes must come first, says a leading voice in education technology.
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Principals lament $1bn computer system as ‘a disaster’
A new $1bn computer system being rolled out by the NSW Department of Education is being called “a disaster” that is forcing principals to use their own credit cards and leaving schools’ power bills unpaid.
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Govt sending DET staff back to school
Hundreds of education department staff will be sent into South Australian schools in a move to boost teacher quality.
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Opinion: Bridging the education equality gap in Australia
Elaine Shuck, director of education at Polycom, explains why – from shrinking budgets to fewer resources – the Australian education sector faces a multitude of challenges that are placing increasing pressures on already strained teachers.
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School chaplain hypnotised students
Victims of sexual abuse at one of Australia’s most prestigious private schools are set to give evidence of being hypnotised by a reverend who fondled them.
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Leaked emails show alarm failures putting schools at risk
Leaked education department emails reveal regular school alarm system failures are leaving schools and students “vulnerable to crime”.
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Does Australia need privately-managed ‘charter schools’?
US-style privately managed “charter schools” should be introduced by state governments to improve student achievement, argues a new report.
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Help on the way for special needs students
Mainstream schools teaching special needs students will soon get a financial and human resources boost.
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Victoria follows NSW on domestic violence classes
Victoria has followed NSW by becoming the second state to include domestic violence prevention classes in its curriculum.
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Leading charity makes call to action for parents, principals
Helping parents engage in their child’s learning will improve their long term educational outcomes, says leading children’s education charity, The Smith Family.
