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
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What impact is the IPS model really having?
The Independent Public Schools (IPS) model was designed to make schools more effective and accountable – but some say it’s creating a two-tiered system
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Teachers strike over ‘massive blow’ to schools
One state’s teachers are set to strike after $64m was slashed from school budgets
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Teachers in the running for global education prize
Three Australian teachers received an early Christmas present this week by being named in the top 50 finalists for the $US1m Global Teacher Prize
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Massacre foiled, principals at breaking point & rethinking education
Making news this week, a catastrophe is prevented, one state’s principals are pushed to the brink and a report calls for a more adaptive education system