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NAPLAN begins as govt launches maths push

The NSW Government has announced a maths and science push as more than one million students begin this year’s NAPLAN exams.

Split families and social media top list of legal issues

Senior educators are speaking up on the most common legal issues facing the profession. Do you agree?

Private school sends debt collectors after parents

A private school left hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket as a result of parents’ unpaid fees has turned to debt collectors to recover the money.

From controversial film to school resource

The makers of the controversial documentary ‘Gayby Baby’ are about to release a curriculum resource for schools to assist students with same-sex parents.

Most children are infrequent readers – survey

A new survey on the reading habits and preferences of children has revealed that the majority of Australian kids aren’t the readers their schools need them to be.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Schools get $1.2bn, major school saved and docs reveal weapons in schools

Making news this week, the Budget hands schools $1.2bn, a major school steps back from the brink and documents reveal the extent of weapons in WA schools.

‘System flaw’ sees teachers stood down

The ACT Education Minister has spoken out after a clerical error saw several Canberra teachers stood down.

Calls for review of suspension, expulsion practices

A leading policy advocate on youth issues is urging the Victorian Government to rethink current suspension and expulsion practices.

Far Out Friday: Would you believe this forged note?

When a forged note fools a teacher, you expect it to be a convincing one – but this occasion shows how some teachers can be more gullible than others.

Are young students at risk of screen time addiction?

For many of us living in the digital age, screen time is an everyday part of life. However, some studies show that this may not be a good thing.