Wellbeing a major priority for Victorian principals
The Educator speaks to Victorian Principals Association president, Anne-Maree Kliman about what 2018 holds in store
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Govt’s principal health strategy ‘ignores key findings’
The Victorian Government’s new strategy to help principals ignores the key findings of the national Principal Health and Well-being Survey, says Professor Philip Riley
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Scientology campaign targets schools
Principals have spoken out after their schools were targeted by an information campaign run by a group linked to the Church of Scientology
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Principals respond to new enrolment figures
New figures show that more than half of Victorian parents avoid sending their child to a local school. The Educator speaks to principals to get their take on why
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Should parents pay for compulsory school items?
If education is a fundamental human right, then why are parents being forced to pay for school supplies?
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Ethical card games have principals concerned
Principals say that a Department resource designed to quiz educators on ethics is unhelpful and burdensome
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Principals given deadline to sign ‘professionally insulting’ legal document
Principals are outraged at being forced to sign a legal document confirming their compliance with new standards.
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Principals call for national zero-tolerance policy
A zero-tolerance response to the increasing number of assaults against school leaders must be rolled out nation-wide, say principals.
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Exclusive: Departments ‘non-responsive’ on principal well-being
Education departments need to act now if they are to prevent further tragedies, says Australian Catholic University associate professor, Dr Philip Riley.
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Is a nationwide principal shortage looming?
As older principals retire, a new study shows their deputies are reluctant to take up the job due to the workloads, stress and burnout it can bring.