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Principals play ‘key role’ in domestic violence education
Those who think domestic violence is an issue best handled by families and community support services should think again. A leading voice has urged school principals to step up to the plate.
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Principals caution on NAPLAN-based funding
Tying NAPLAN to school funding could lead to greater school inequity, principals warn.
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Former principal could face criminal charges
A former principal at a top school could face criminal charges over his alleged knowledge of child abuses that took place during his leadership.
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New curriculum details revealed
The Federal Government has announced sweeping changes to the primary curriculum.
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Demand for educators soaring, new data shows
A growing population is fuelling demand for educators - but just wait till you see the numbers.
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New school rules ‘a farce’, says union
The Australian Education Union (AEU) has slammed new rules laid down to private schools.
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Far Out Friday: Patriotic schools spur flag frenzy
One local MP spent nearly $10,000 on Australian flags last year, with schools proving to be his most patriotic customers.
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How to make NAPLAN more useful
Declining NAPLAN scores have more to do with the test itself than the teaching, literacy expert Dr Jae Major tells The Educator. Here’s how it might be improved.
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School overhauls exams, parents see red
Parents, students and a former Labor leader are up in arms over new “cheat sheet” style assessments being introduced at a Sydney selective school.
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New reporting rules for private schools
Sweeping changes are being made to the way private schools report critical student safety incidents.
