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.
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Student too scared for school as bullies remain 'unpunished'
A student who was physically assaulted by bullies says her school ‘inadequately punished’ her attackers and that she now fears for her safety.
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Bullied kids leaving school in droves
There has been an increase in the number of bullied students leaving mainstream schools in favour of home education, the board of studies has revealed.
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Exclusive: Inside Melbourne’s new multi-million dollar schools
Classroom design is about more than knocking down walls and creating collaborative spaces, the lead architect of some of Melbourne’s new multi-million dollar schools tells The Educator.