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Report slams school autonomy as divisive

A review of the Independent Public Schools initiative warns that the policy is worsening inequality and reinforcing a two-tiered system.

Hoax results in school lockdown

A 17-year-old student is facing charges after threatening to attack a school.

Aussie students break Guinness World Record

Thousands of students have done their state proud by breaking a Guinness World Record.

Call to action after violence against teachers doubles

There are calls for action after new figures show that violence against teachers in one state doubled in the past year.

State announces big changes for schools

One state has announced major changes to its Catholic schools in an effort to meet the learning, social and emotional needs of its students.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Top teachers honoured, schools guide released & principals given deadline

Making news this week, one state honours its best teachers, a comprehensive schools guide is released and principals lament compliancy changes.

Far Out Friday: Educatin’ with Satan

A US group known as the Satanic Temple has approached several public school districts, spruiking after-school Satan programs.

UN calls for ban on junk food ads in schools

Two UN human rights experts have called upon schools to ban advertising, promotion and sponsorship of unhealthy foods in schools.

Private school student under police investigation

Police are investigating a private school student who was caught trading explicit photos of young girls.

Principals given deadline to sign ‘professionally insulting’ legal document

Principals are outraged at being forced to sign a legal document confirming their compliance with new standards.