Opinion: Schools in deep water over mandatory swim lessons
The introduction of mandatory swimming lessons for Victorian government primary schools may have significant repercussions, writes Berwick Lodge Primary School principal Henry Grossek.
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JANE SIMMONS
Jane Simmons of NSW Department of Education is part of The Educator's Hot List 2016
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Landmark school support program launched
A revolutionary program that aims to help disadvantaged schools is being rolled out with the support of one of Australia's largest family foundations.
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How principals can become literacy leaders
An innovative program is providing principals with the knowledge and skills to improve students’ literacy outcomes.
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Principals call for study leave
One state’s principals want a term off for every four years to focus on educational research and improve their own well-being.
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How your school can help transgender students
As the number of students identifying as transgender rises, educators need training on how what to do when they ask for help, says one LGBTI support organisation.
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Far Out Friday: The school with one student
Charmaine Wilson is one principal who doesn’t have to worry about any playground brawls or note-passing during class at her school this year.
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Govt may bypass states on school funding reforms
The Federal Government says it does not need the approval of the States to implement its school funding reforms.
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Gonski battle looms as ministers meet
The future of Gonski funding hangs in the balance as education ministers meet in Adelaide today.
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Parents pay price for overcrowded schools
Parents at a Melbourne school claim they are being shut out of after school care as part of a ‘sneaky new tactic’ to reduce high enrolments.