Spike in reported assaults has silver lining
The fact that more educators are coming forward about being assaulted shows an important shift in attitudes, says one state’s teachers union.
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Teachers preparing ‘unlimited strikes’
One state’s teachers could walk off the job as early as next month as wage negotiations approach a deadlock.
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Teachers mull ‘last resort’ strike over pay
More than 40,000 Queensland teachers are considering industrial action if the state’s government refuses their wage demands.
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Teachers may soon get $100k salaries
If a union-government deal goes ahead, high-performing teachers’ salaries could soon be bumped up to $100,000.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Top school probed, principals fear being set up, teachers evacuated again
Making news this week, a top school faces animal cruelty allegations, principals fear investigation and Aurukun teachers get evacuated again.
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Should people with criminal convictions be allowed to teach?
A tribunal’s ruling recently allowed a convicted drug smuggler to teach in Victorian schools – but some have protested the decision.
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Teachers forced out as violence continues
Teachers who had chosen to return to their troubled North Queensland town have now been forced to evacuate a second time.
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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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Full-time security guards to protect teachers
Fearing further outbreaks of violence in a remote Queensland town, its mayor has announced full-time security guards will be hired to protect teachers.
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Teachers ‘too scared’ to return to school
Several teachers who were recently evacuated from their school in far-north Queensland say they do not feel safe returning to the troubled area.