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BYOD scheme is unfair - parents

Parents are calling for public schools to scrap Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, saying they discriminate against poorer families.

Learning gaps ‘alarming’, warns new report

The learning gaps between students of different backgrounds are growing wider as they move through school, warns a new report.

Private sector managers tapped as new principals

In a major overhaul of “old school values”, Sydney Catholic schools may soon hand the job of principal over to entrepreneurs from the private sector.

Appeal to be heard for jailed school teacher

A teacher jailed over a relationship with one of his students will have an appeal against his sentence heard later this week.

Govt goes hi-tech to catch dodgy schools

For the first time, the government will use hi-tech software to track school spending and flag unusual transactions.

Minister hits back over govt’s funding criticism

A state education minister has responded to claims made by the Federal Government that the states are not investing enough money in their schools.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Govt slams states, school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons

Making news this week, the govt lashes states on funding, an audit raises school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons.

Far Out Friday: School uses Cessna jet for classroom

Overcrowding is an issue experienced by many schools, but it’s not often that the problem is resolved by creating makeshift classrooms out of aeroplanes.

New data helps schools boost student literacy

The Educator investigates how new data on student spelling might be able to help schools intervene early to improve student outcomes.

ATAR less relevant now that ‘goalposts have shifted’

With more university places available, the conversation amongst students, parents, and university leaders has now shifted from getting in to staying in.