Teachers slam media ‘intimidation’ over Gayby Baby video
Schools have a responsibility to provide students with an understanding of diversity, inclusion and respect, says NSW Teachers Federation president, Maurie Mulheron.
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Public schools banned from showing gay parenting video
NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, has sparked controversy after banning all NSW public schools from airing a documentary on gay parenting during class time.
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Are our school attendance strategies working?
Recent indicators in some states suggest existing attendance strategies might not be working as well as planned.
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Principals play ‘key role’ in domestic violence education
Those who think domestic violence is an issue best handled by families and community support services should think again. A leading voice has urged school principals to step up to the plate.
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Serious rethink on student learning needed, says education director
Education leaders should think about whether the programs they support really focus on student learning, the Grattan Institute’s Peter Goss tells The Educator.
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Principals get hotline to report extremism
The NSW Premier has given principals a hotline to report student extremism, saying schools must remain vigilant in a "new and different world".
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Govt audit of public school prayer groups announced
The NSW State Government will conduct a sweeping audit of public school prayer groups, warning it will not allow schools to become “the setting for extremist ideologies”.
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Govt investigating ‘extremist sermons’ by student
The NSW Government is investigating reports that an Epping Boys High student allegedly preached extremist views to fellow students.
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‘Flexibility means better outcomes’: Independent Public School principal
Warren Smith, acting principal at Ocean Reef Senior High School explains why IPS schools have more control over meeting the needs of students.
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NSW schools get major staffing boost with $224m program
More than 1,000 of the state’s best teachers are now able to mentor and coach other teachers in a major push to improve professional practice and student outcomes.