Schools investigated over spike in expulsions
A sweeping investigation of one state’s schools is underway after Education Department figures revealed a sharp spike in expulsions.
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Education Department ‘censored’ students
A class of political and legal studies students were told by the Education Department to re-write their questions to a group of visiting MPs, sparking claims of censorship.
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School repair bill blows out to $732m
Parents are being forced to pay for basic maintenance and amenities in NSW public schools.
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12-year-old students charged with sexual assault
Two students allegedly assaulted a female pupil at a primary school on Sydney’s northern beaches.
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Education Department sued for ‘failing in duty of care’
The mother of a disabled girl who was allegedly abused by four other students has sued the NSW Education Department.
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CALLAGHAN COLLEGE
Callaghan College is part of The Educator's Innovative Schools 2016.
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Principal suspends 22 students
It has been revealed that a Queensland principal suspended 22 of his school’s students last week for sharing inappropriate images within the school.
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Principals given deadline to sign ‘professionally insulting’ legal document
Principals are outraged at being forced to sign a legal document confirming their compliance with new standards.
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Are teacher vetting processes up to scratch?
The Educator looks at the reports of alleged loopholes in teacher vetting processes in NSW schools, and what the state’s principals have to say about the issue.
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‘Dangerous vetting loophole’ risky business for schools
There are warnings that minimal background checks for temporary teachers may be opening the door to paedophiles teaching in public schools.