Principals lacking crucial support - union
Principals are lacking the time they require to help struggling students and staff, says the teachers union.
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Teacher workloads ‘out of control’
A new survey shows that students are suffering as teacher workloads reach unsustainable levels.
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PM to throw down Gonski gauntlet
The Federal Government is expected to unveil fundamental changes to school funding, locking horns with the states and unions.
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Doubts cast on PM’s school funding plan
The PM’s school funding plan has been called into question on the eve of a national education ministers’ council.
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Opinion: Gonski is about equity, not just funding
The myth that resources don’t make a difference in schools is dangerous, says Australian Education Union federal president, Correna Haythorpe.
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War of words erupts over school funding report
The Australian Education Union says a new analysis shows the Prime Minister’s education plan will favour private schools and abandon needs-based funding.
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Put the brakes on school funding, report warns
A new report has warned against committing more funding to schools, saying additional funding has failed to improve student performance.
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Call to action after violence against teachers doubles
There are calls for action after new figures show that violence against teachers in one state doubled in the past year.
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Teachers' job security worsening - survey
Junior teachers in one state are being forced to reapply for their jobs an average of 16 times, a new survey reveals.
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Schools’ critical incident reports skyrocket
South Australian schools are seeing a spike in the number of critical incidents, with some demanding more counsellors be hired to help schools cope.