Principals get mediators to help with complex disputes
Principals will soon get a helping hand in the form of independent mediators who will help them resolve parental disputes in their schools.
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Backlash after public school charges enrolment fees
A state secondary school in Melbourne has come under fire from the Education Department after asking parents to pay a non-refundable fee to enrol their children.
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Teacher threatened after making religious remarks
A teacher at a secular school has been forced to move schools after receiving threats on social media.
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Major education department shake-up announced
Under a raft of Victorian Education Department changes, top executives will be rotated within the department to avoid forming cosy bonds, and principals and councils will receive better training.
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Another senior education department official sacked
The IBAC corruption inquiry has heard that a senior education department official destroyed school documents “in a panic”.
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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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SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: One-in-four new teachers 'burnt out'
Our new teachers are overworked, over-stressed and in need of urgent support.