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Drug offences at 10-year high in NSW schools
Police responded to 377 drug-related incidents in schools last year, according to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.
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Principals: who are you hiring?
Finding a ‘best fit’ staff member for your school can be difficult, but one organisation is providing employers with the tools to make that job a lot easier.
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Union urges rejection of Abbott plan to ‘end’ free public education
The AEU today called on state and territory governments to reject the Government’s Federal reform proposals, warning they will slash funding for public schools.
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State govt to restore funding for schools
NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, will today pledge $50m over the next four years for new classrooms and facilities in non-government schools.
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Far Out Friday: Teacher takes students to adult novelty store
Parents are outraged after learning their students were taken on a field trip to an adult novelty store.
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Calls for better resourcing amid violent student concerns
Government – not teacher – action is needed to address classroom issues involving students with a disability, QTC president, Kevin Bates, tells The Educator.
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'Pinocchio Pyne' accused of exaggerating school funding increase
Christopher Pyne’s claims of a 40% school funding increase over the last decade have been grossly exaggerated, says a public education advocate group.
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Education, telecoms giants team up to help schools
With the role of technology only set to grow in classrooms, two organisations have joined forces to help schools accelerate their plans to digitalise education.
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Principals urged to make the most of a ‘seismic step up’ in education
Principals have a key role to play in driving educational change, says NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli.
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New strategy helps schools speak with one voice
A new framework is helping to create a shared vision around meeting the expectations of teaching graduates.
