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US academic takes aim at ‘helicopter parents’
A US academic has taken aim at parents who are over-involved in their children's schooling, warning that such behaviour can stunt the life skills of youngsters.
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Is $1.2bn enough money for our schools?
The Australian Education Union (AEU) claims the Prime Minister’s education plan all but confirms he has abandoned the Gonski agreement.
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Documents reveal extent of weapons in QLD schools
New data shows the extent of weapons in Queensland schools. The Educator speaks with the state’s Education Department to see just how serious it is.
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Finding the ‘right fit’ LMS for your school
What are some of the key considerations principals should make before choosing an LMS? The Educator investigates some of the options, and the value behind them.
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Budget leak casts doubt on Labor’s education plan
A pre-election stoush has erupted over a major funding shortfall in Labor's plans to pay for its education policy.
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Govt intervenes to calm tensions at troubled school
After a spate of student violence and misbehaviour at a troubled Western Australian school, help may finally be on the way.
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Govt pledges $1.2bn for schools…but there’s a catch
The Federal Government has pledged $1.2bn for schools in the lead-up to the 2016 Budget – but there are strings attached.
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Major Islamic school thrown a lifeline
A beleaguered Islamic school at risk of closing down has been granted a last-minute reprieve by an appeals tribunal.
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Wanted: Feedback on legal issues in education
What is the biggest legal issue facing the education community at the moment? What aspect of school law is the most complex and challenging?
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Principals urge accountability, school fire 'suspicious' & IBAC findings
Making news this week, private schools are urged to be more transparent, a school fire is deemed ‘suspicious’ and IBAC reveals ‘serious’ corruption in Victoria’s DET.