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Homework debate requires a reality check
If homework is a bridge between school and home, it must be lighter, narrower and more flexible, says NSW Parents Council (NSWPC) CEO, Noel Hadjmichael.
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Inspiring progress through empowerment
When words such as inspiration, motivation and empowerment are put into action, a school can do significant things.
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Schools team up to show a united front against bullying
One town’s schools, together with their local council, will make a united stand against bullying and violence on Friday.
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School programs give ‘significant’ boost to student performance
Gonski funding is helping schools implement and maintain programs that are making a significant difference to student performance.
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Should homework be abolished?
Some primary schools in NSW are allowing students to opt out of homework altogether, so why not abolish it?
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Private schools may be forced to disclose finances
New laws may soon force private schools to give the Government detailed reports on how their funding is used.
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Principals seek more power to deal with bullies
A 15-year-old female student was recently left with possible spinal fractures after being allegedly bashed and thrown down stairs by a bully.
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Canberra schools launch multiculturalism push
The ACT Government has launched a new program to promote inclusive multiculturalism in public schools.
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Another private school teacher facing sex charges
Furious parents are demanding to know why an elite private school kept them in the dark for a week over a teacher charged with serious sex offences.
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Hi-tech education research gains global interest
A new array of hi-tech resources is being used for educational research into student learning psychology.
