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Melbourne private school rocked by drugs scandal

An elite private school has expelled one student and suspended two others after they were allegedly caught with drugs at the school’s Year 12 formal.

Student film project works wonders for digital literacy

A student-led film project called Film By The Sea is making waves in improving digital literacy, one principal tells The Educator.

‘Crumbling’ schools a risk to teachers, students

Thousands of under-maintenanced public schools are becoming a safety risk to teachers and students, warns NSW Opposition Leader, Luke Foley.

Major school funding boost announced

The Victorian state government has announced a significant funding boost to help schools upgrade their facilities and cater for children with a disability.

Opinion: What teachers should be taught before stepping into the classroom

Teaching is tough, and we need to stop hiding it, writes teacher and education sociologist, Naomi Barnes.

Schools’ STEM partnerships engineering success

The Educator looks at a successful program bringing contemporary maths and science practices to life in classrooms around Australia.

Principals taking extreme measures to help kids in need

Principals are siphoning funds from other areas of their school budget to help students with disabilities, a new survey reveals.

School bans students from hugging

A school in Victoria has raised eyebrows after it slapped a ban on students hugging each other and their teachers.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Top principal accused, schools reclaim funding & school rises from ashes

Making news this week, a top principal hits back at allegations, schools win back government funding and future-focused classrooms rise from the ashes.

Food literacy vital as student vegie intake declines

Katie Booth, manager of Healthy Kids’ school programs, tells The Educator how principals can boost students' food literacy.