Major widespread flooding closes schools
Flooding in one state has led to more than a dozen schools being closed
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Principals respond to expulsion appeal changes
Victorian principals have responded to newly-announced changes that will give school leaders greater power in the expulsion appeals process
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STEM careers on horizon for students
One college’s students recently participated in a range of innovative workshops facilitated by a major Australian technology company
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Indigenous student population booming
The number of Indigenous students in western Sydney is growing three times faster than the area’s general student population, a recent analysis shows
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Minister responds to school uniform uproar
Queensland’s Education Minister has spoken out after more than 100 students at a Brisbane school were given detention for breaching uniform rules
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Private school funding could be tied to family income – report
A new report says family income should be considered when calculating private-school funding
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Education costs, principals unprepared & improved support for teachers
Making news this week, a new report flags the rising cost of education, many new principals are unprepared for the job and teachers get improved literacy and numeracy support
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Grant scheme announced for stressed principals
Stressed out principals in the Northern Territory can now apply for $600 to go towards gym memberships and wellness programs
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Most principals not ready for job, says Department
A lack of guidance and support is making the majority of school leaders underprepared for the job, a confidential survey shows