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Should primary school kids be taught about transgender awareness?
The nation is split on the issue of teaching transgender awareness, but school principals are taking steps to enhance their students’ welfare.
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Mitigate and manage: The legal risks you must be aware of
Australian society is becoming increasingly litigious – and that includes the education sector. In the first of a two-part series, The Educator outlines the potential legal risks to be aware of.
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Do schools need to rethink disciplinary practices?
Schools need policies that provide solutions informed by research rather than ideology, says veteran teacher and academic, Dr Anna Sullivan.
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New acting principal announced for embattled school
The Cape York school at the centre of a media and political firestorm has a "passionate educator" as its new acting principal.
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Leading charity marks National Reconciliation Week with call for action
More must be done to support the education of Indigenous students and break the cycle of disadvantage, says a leading charity.
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Where are the world's best public schools?
According to a new World Bank Report, the secret to this city's public school system lies in the strength of its teaching staff - yet they spend only a third of their time actually teaching.
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EduTech 2016 kicks off in Brisbane
The largest education event in the Southern Hemisphere kicks off today in Brisbane, bringing together a range of education experts, technology providers and teachers.
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Addressing the ‘black dog’ in our classrooms
What happens when a student’s mental health issues intersect with their education? The Educator investigates the proactive approach being taken by some schools to deal with this issue.
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Principals lack vital compliancy training – experts
The amount of red tape involved in principals’ day-to-day work can have serious legal implications – both for themselves and their schools. The Educator investigates.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Top school probed, principals fear being set up, teachers evacuated again
Making news this week, a top school faces animal cruelty allegations, principals fear investigation and Aurukun teachers get evacuated again.
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