The Educator Weekend Wrap: Learning gaps widen, big school changes and school websites score D minus
Making news this week, a new report warns of ‘alarming’ learning gaps, OP scores get scrapped and school websites score a D minus.
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State announces major school changes
One state has scrapped its 24-year-old tertiary entrance system. The Educator investigates what the new model means for schools and their students.
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Lack of available work driving teacher shortage
A shortage of available jobs and resources is leading to a looming teacher shortage, a new report reveals.
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The Educator Weekend wrap: Schools shortage, teachers’ biggest issues and a boost for STEM
Making news this week, a report warns of a looming schools shortage, teachers reveal their biggest issues and principals get STEM help.
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Job security and workloads ‘the biggest issues’ say teachers
What role has the lack of job security played in the exodus of teachers from the profession?
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Week in Review: Major review into special schooling, principals get a pay rise and teachers strike
Making news this week, a major review into special schooling was released, principals were given a pay rise and teachers go on strike over a human rights issue.
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“The community should be outraged”: Teachers strike over ‘human rights’ issue
Brisbane teachers are striking over a human rights issue for the first time, protesting the Federal Government's detention of a high school student who is seeking asylum.
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Make your school lockdown a safe one
The quick thinking and coordination of staff at a NSW school last week shows why following safety protocols during a potentially dangerous situation is crucial.
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How prepared is your school for a crisis situation?
A frenzied stabbing on the grounds of a Queensland school yesterday highlights that family law issues involving children often mean principals and teachers must deal with the consequences.
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Senate to probe treatment of children with a disability
A senate inquiry will be launched into students with a disability and their experiences following a push by the Federal Opposition in concert with Independent MPs.