Not so equal after all: report shows inequality on the rise
The Federal Government is being urged not to abandon disadvantaged schools following a damning report into growing inequity.
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Principal risks jail for speaking out on controversial issue
A Melbourne principal says he is prepared to go to prison after speaking out on a controversial humanitarian issue.
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Resources running out, principals warn
Principals are warning that a shortage of resources is denying children the quality of education they deserve.
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School funding claims: Who’s telling the truth?
A storm is brewing over claims the Federal Government has overspent on schools.
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Student literacy slide a ‘slow motion disaster’
As schools continue to grapple with digital literacy, new research reveals it may be traditional literacy levels that need a boost.
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The Educator Weekend wrap: Major boost for Gonski, back to school advice and P-Tech's Aussie debut
Making news this week, Labor commits to full Gonski funding, beating the back to school blues and P-Tech comes to Australia.
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Turnbull urged to match Labor’s Gonski commitment
Pressure is mounting on the Prime Minister to commit to the full six years of Gonski following Labor’s pledge to implement the needs-based funding model in full if elected.
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Union urges govt action on teaching standards
The Australian Education Union (AEU) is calling for Federal Government to lift teaching standards.
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Schools shortage crisis coming, warns report
A sharp rise in student numbers threatens to overwhelm one state’s school system, which lacks the facilities to accommodate them, a new report warns.
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‘Political will’ lacking to help students in need
The reason why students with disability are not getting the education they deserve is due to a lack of political will, says the Australian Education Union (AEU).