The Educator Weekend Wrap: Teacher vetting fears, top-earning principals & Govt takes over school
Making news this week, fears over teacher vetting, the salaries of top-earning principals and a troubled school gets taken over by the government.
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‘Dangerous vetting loophole’ risky business for schools
There are warnings that minimal background checks for temporary teachers may be opening the door to paedophiles teaching in public schools.
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What’s behind the rise in assaults on teachers?
Figures show that in some states, violent attacks on teachers are on the rise – but what’s behind this worrying trend? The Educator investigates.
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‘Completely unacceptable’ behaviour sparks outrage
A group of students will be suspended after they allegedly mocked and abused a disabled man on a train.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Schools get $1.2bn, major school saved and docs reveal weapons in schools
Making news this week, the Budget hands schools $1.2bn, a major school steps back from the brink and documents reveal the extent of weapons in WA schools.
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Budget leak casts doubt on Labor’s education plan
A pre-election stoush has erupted over a major funding shortfall in Labor's plans to pay for its education policy.
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Govt pledges $1.2bn for schools…but there’s a catch
The Federal Government has pledged $1.2bn for schools in the lead-up to the 2016 Budget – but there are strings attached.
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Principals taking extreme measures to help kids in need
Principals are siphoning funds from other areas of their school budget to help students with disabilities, a new survey reveals.
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Minister hits back over govt’s funding criticism
A state education minister has responded to claims made by the Federal Government that the states are not investing enough money in their schools.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Govt slams states, school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons
Making news this week, the govt lashes states on funding, an audit raises school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons.