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Who are the most influential figures in Australian education?
The Educator is looking for those paving the way in the education sector for its annual Hot List
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Doubts cast on PM’s school funding plan
The PM’s school funding plan has been called into question on the eve of a national education ministers’ council.
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No benefit to single-sex education, says professor
“We don't have sex segregated workplaces so why do we have sex segregated schools?” asks a psychology professor.
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Leading principal ‘covered up’ abuse
The Royal Commission into child abuse has heard that the principal of an esteemed Sydney school covered up allegations of abuse by staff.
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Police swoop on private school
A student has been arrested by police following parental complaints of a ‘sophisticated drug syndicate’ at his school.
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Principals turn to ‘last resort’ over unpaid fees
An increasing number of schools are turning to the Education Department to help recover unpaid fees.
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‘Staggering increase’ in sexting complaints
The Children’s eSafety Commissioner has fielded a “staggering increase” in sexting complaints involving teenage girls.
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Students could be tested on ethics – ACARA
The body that runs NAPLAN says students could soon be tested on ‘ethical understanding’ as well as literacy and numeracy skills.
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Principal allowed back at school despite fraud charges
A former principal who defrauded the government of more than $3m could be back at school by the end of next year.
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Opinion: How your school should engage 21st century parents
Schools must rethink how they engage modern parents, says Roberto Omozusi, director of Principal Creative Communications.