Private school union slams Govt for $1.7bn funding cut
The Independent Education Union (IEU) has called upon the State Government to “repair the damage” that the past two years of frozen funding has caused.
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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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Struggling schools thrown funding lifeline
New changes to allow tax-deductible donations to disadvantaged schools heralds the arrival of a “level playing field”, says Australia Schools Plus chief executive, Rosemary Conn.
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Govt promises principals and teachers new disciplinary powers
The NSW Government has told principals and teachers it “has their backs” in facing challenging situations in the classroom.
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Piccoli unveils major plan to revamp schools
The NSW Education Minister has announced an ambitious plan to upgrade the state’s schools.
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School’s Year 9 ‘sex survey’ sparks full investigation
A NSW school is currently under investigation for asking Year 9 students to complete an inappropriate sex survey and advertise themselves on mock dating websites.
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Govt announces “world first” $40m school
The Education Minister has announced a new state-of-the-art super school for Ballina.
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Schools struggle with demand for ESL classes
A massive 62% increase in students who require ESL courses is proving a challenge for many schools. Are you taking advantage of all the funding available?
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EXCLUSIVE: ACARA responds to record NAPLAN withdrawals
While NAPLAN is not high stakes, illiteracy and poor numeracy skills are, says ACARA’s general manager, Dr Stanley Rabinowitz.
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NSW schools get extra support classes for special needs students
The hard work of teachers, principals and the NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) has paid off.