Violent assaults against teachers on the rise
Violent attacks against NSW teachers have spiked over the last four years, with many staff being left with concussions, open wounds and fractures
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Premier backs Gonski, janitor gets $156k & a principal’s outlook for 2017
Making news this week, the new NSW Premier shows her support for Gonski funding, a school janitor wins a massive compo payout and a principal shares his outlook for the year ahead.
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A principal’s outlook for 2017
The Educator asks Chris Presland, president of the NSW Secondary Principals Council… What kind of year can principals expect in 2017?
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Could this be the solution to cutting red tape?
While extra funding and resources are flowing into schools, there is another type of support waiting in the wings that could make a significant change.
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NSW education at a critical point - principals
Principals warn that removing their state’s education minister in the near-term would drastically shake up the schooling system, and not for the best.
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Principals recognised for outstanding leadership
Five principals have been recognised for their significant contributions to teaching and learning.
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Alarming new cyberbullying figures revealed
New figures on the misuse of technology show the scale of cyberbullying and sexting reports in NSW schools.
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Principal hits back at HSC ‘gaming’ claims
A private school principal has responded to claims that wealthy students are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities in order to get special treatment in exams.
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The best job in the world…with some of the worst days imaginable
The new president of the NSW Secondary Principals Association outlines the challenges he envisages for principals in 2017.
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Are teacher vetting processes up to scratch?
The Educator looks at the reports of alleged loopholes in teacher vetting processes in NSW schools, and what the state’s principals have to say about the issue.