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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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Should people with criminal convictions be allowed to teach?
A tribunal’s ruling recently allowed a convicted drug smuggler to teach in Victorian schools – but some have protested the decision.
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A skills shortage in all but name
Before she leaves the school she helped turn into an innovation powerhouse, Leigh Killian tells The Educator about an unrecognised skills gap she’s helping to close.
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Convicted drug smuggler gets green light to teach
A convicted drug smuggler will be allowed to teach in Victorian schools despite protests from the state’s education authority.
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Teachers forced out as violence continues
Teachers who had chosen to return to their troubled North Queensland town have now been forced to evacuate a second time.
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Exclusive: School introduces drone pilot course for students
In an Australian-first, one school is offering its students a certified course in drone piloting.
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Opinion: Principals need a refresher in news media
Author and media trainer Pete Burdon explains why principals need to be aware of the changing needs of the news media in the digital age.
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School reputations suffer in digital media age
Schools’ reputations are suffering damage because of the changing needs of the news media, explains author and media trainer, Pete Burdon.
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What’s behind the rise in assaults on teachers?
Figures show that in some states, violent attacks on teachers are on the rise – but what’s behind this worrying trend? The Educator investigates.
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New STEAM program keeps it simple
The Educator takes a look at one program providing teachers with a way of helping students learn about STEAM education in a simple and engaging way.