Former government official admits theft of school funds
Former Education Department senior official, Nino Napoli, has admitted to misusing thousands of dollars of state school funds.
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Schools to remain below Gonski benchmark after 2017
Labor has slammed the Federal Government after new figures showed that funding for schools would fall below the benchmark recommended under the Gonski reforms when the current funding agreement expires.
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Parent-school gap bridged in Australian first
A new online resource is now giving parents direct access to what their child is learning at school.
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Do unruly students need their own school?
Violent and disruptive pupils could soon be sent to their own special school as part of one state’s plan.
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Govt may overhaul 'preachy' religion classes
Traditional Christian education classes could soon be phased out and replaced with a "less preachy" general religion class.
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How safe are your school’s students?
In the wake of a Sydney teacher’s arrest on child grooming charges, The Educator asks how thorough the teacher vetting process is in Australia’s schools.
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Schools have a role to play in student health
Schools have an important role to play in preventing student health issues before they take shape, says nutritionist and dietician, Amelia Webster.
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Calls to remove ‘dangerous’ books from public schools
A new religious handbook being distributed to public schools is causing a major stir.
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Millions meant for public schools siphoned, Education Department chief sacked
More than $2.5m in public school funds were allegedly funneled to companies linked to Education Department chief, Nino Napoli.
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Child protection boss charged with sex abuses
The man responsible for child protection within his state’s public schools has been charged with child sex offences.