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Teachers preparing ‘unlimited strikes’

One state’s teachers could walk off the job as early as next month as wage negotiations approach a deadlock.

Principal swap offers a fresh perspective

Student exchange programs are nothing new, but a principal swap is a novel approach for these school leaders.

Opinion: Innovation and schools – a policy paradox

Government initiatives barely touch the sides of the multi-dimensional pathway that schools are already building for their students, writes AHISA chair, Karen Spiller.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: UN may probe schools, teachers win pay rise & drug tests for students

Making news this week, the UN is called to investigate abuse in schools, teachers win a pay rise and a private school says it may randomly drug test its students.

Far Out Friday: The day Donald Trump played school principal

Donald Trump has been successful in many endeavours, but being one New York school’s ‘principal for a day’ was certainly not one of them.

‘Too late to avert crisis’, Minister warned

The NSW Education Minister wants to cap the number of student teachers to boost quality, but some are warning this will do more harm than good.

Principals respond to HSC overhaul

NSW principals have spoken out about the biggest changes to affect the HSC in 17 years.

Teachers given more control over curriculum

One state has given its teachers more control over how they teach in a move aimed at reducing the workloads and offering greater flexibility

Principals call for change to school starting age

Tasmanian principals have called for the school starting age to be lowered, but how young is too young for children to start school?

Ministers jostle over teacher assaults

One Education Minister is defending her record as figures show that 1,500 students were suspended or expelled in the last 15 months for assaulting teachers.