NSW preschools face closure as cuts loom
Sweeping changes to funding in early childhood are forcing some of the state’s disadvantaged preschools to close down.
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Teacher stress sees rising compensation claims
Millions of dollars has been paid out to struggling teachers who are resorting to compensation claims as their workloads increase.
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Principals lament $1bn computer system as ‘a disaster’
A new $1bn computer system being rolled out by the NSW Department of Education is being called “a disaster” that is forcing principals to use their own credit cards and leaving schools’ power bills unpaid.
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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”.