Was this principal being inclusive…or offensive?
A principal is under fire for banning references to Easter, but he argues his decision was made out of respect for his school’s diverse and inclusive community.
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Deal collapse sparks overcrowding fears
The NSW Department of Education has abandoned a property deal that would have given an overcrowded Sydney school more land.
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‘Enrolment churn’ bad news for learning outcomes
New research reveals students who change schools are more likely to underperform in literacy and numeracy, as well as drop out of school.
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School’s uniform decision ‘a step too far’
One school’s controversial decision relating to its students’ uniforms has come under fire for encouraging children to make “radical choices”.
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Principal chased disabled boy with cattle prod – reports
A Department of Education investigation is underway after a principal allegedly chased a disabled student with a cattle prod.
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Govt beefs up anti-radicalisation support for schools
The Federal Government has announced new support for teachers, students and parents when it comes to identifying ‘at-risk’ youth.
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Experts call for controversial reading program to be axed
There are calls for a long-running reading program to be dumped after experts found it was doing more harm than good.
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Bomb threat traced to state school
An investigation is underway following claims that a hoax bomb threat that forced the evacuation of students and staff in Victoria was traced to a selective state school.
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Top school introduces transgender uniform policy
A top UK school is now accommodating transgender students in its uniform policy. Where do Australian schools stand on this issue?
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Teacher struck off register
A teacher who had an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her students has been struck off the teachers’ register.