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Schools network with businesses for a good cause

Through a partnership with the private sector, schools are improving how they provide education about domestic violence and its impact.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: PM ‘betrays’ schools, equity gap widens and Fair Work's school ruling

Making news this week, PM accused of betraying public schools, a new report shows equity gaps are widening and Fair Work hands down a surprise ruling on schools.

School hires guards after attack on teacher

A school has hired security guards after a “shocking” attack against one of its teachers.

Far Out Friday: School defends risqué play

An amateur theatre group has defended its decision to host a provocative, no-holds-barred comedy at a school.

Principal takes Twitter critic to court over ‘savage campaign’

A principal is suing the former marketing director of an elite private school who launched a “savage campaign” against him on Twitter.

Tell us about your plans for 2016

Here at The Educator we love to listen. We’ve even built a survey specifically for you to tell us about the challenges facing your school this year.

Top school warns laptops ‘a distraction’ to learning

One of the country’s top private schools has slammed the Federal Government’s investment in laptops for schools as “a scandalous waste of money”.

Opinion: The best principals focus on leadership

The role of quality school leadership in student learning should not be understated, says Pam Kent, president of the SA Primary Principals Association.

School-business ties open new doors for students

The Educator investigates how schools are creating new STEM opportunities by forging relationships with businesses.

Damning report busts school myths

Two former principals have published an alarming report that challenges what they say are myths about Australia’s schools.