Landslide result as NSW teachers vote on salary & conditions
The results of a vote taken by NSW public school teachers on salary & conditions can now be revealed
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Should schools abolish standardised testing?
Finland’s schools, which are considered among the world’s best, have no mandated standardised tests. Some argue that Australia should follow suit.
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Principals slam private schools for ‘gaming’ disability rules
Wealthy students are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities to get special treatment in exams, principals say.
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‘Invisible ideology’ preying on schools
Neoliberalism is having a negative impact on schools in our daily lives, warns the NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) president, Maurie Mulheron.
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Schools ‘hiring out’ teachers to raise funds
Some public schools are hiring out their teachers to raise more money – a practice the education union says could be in breach of departmental rules.
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Bill Shorten issues appeal to principals
Opposition leader, Bill Shorten, has written to all public school principals in a bid to rally schools against the Federal Government’s education proposals.
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New survey shows school funds are flowing
Needs-based funding is starting to make a promising difference to schools around the country, a new survey shows.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: PM ‘betrays’ schools, equity gap widens and Fair Work's school ruling
Making news this week, PM accused of betraying public schools, a new report shows equity gaps are widening and Fair Work hands down a surprise ruling on schools.
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Public school funding facing the axe - union
In what would be a major overhaul, the PM has proposed that the States and Territories take full responsibility for public school funding.
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School counsellors being undermined – teachers
Teachers are taking the NSW Government to the Industrial Relations Commission, accusing it of “downgrading” school counsellors’ qualifications.