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Troubled school returns to court
A three day court hearing has begun to determine whether funding for Australia’s largest Islamic school will be restored.
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Govt may bypass states on school funding reforms
The Federal Government says it does not need the approval of the States to implement its school funding reforms.
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Principal’s bold idea to lift school standards
A principal has proposed an alternative funding scheme he says will boost competition and improve outcomes.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Gonski in focus, Safe Schools in peril and maths engagement declines
Making news this week, education ministers discuss funding, parliament debates Safe Schools and maths engagement declines.
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Gonski battle looms as ministers meet
The future of Gonski funding hangs in the balance as education ministers meet in Adelaide today.
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Safe Schools ‘a Trojan horse for extremists’ – MP
A state MP says the Safe Schools program is an attempt to “socially engineer a generation of vulnerable young children”.
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Student pleads not guilty to rape charges
A 12-year-old boy accused of raping a six-year-old girl at a Sydney school has denied all charges.
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Far Out Friday: ‘After School Satan Club’ must proceed, says lawyer
An “After School Satan Club” proposed by the Satanic Temple of Seattle may soon be approved.
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PM to throw down Gonski gauntlet
The Federal Government is expected to unveil fundamental changes to school funding, locking horns with the states and unions.
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State unveils $340m plan for schools
One state government has announced a strategy to boost student outcomes and teacher quality.