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Expectations ‘out of step’ with workload, warn principals

The rate of change in school autonomy and performance expectations is out of step with the administrative burden being placed on school heads, warn principals.

Australia’s female students world’s most stressed – report

Australia’s female students are feeling the most pressure when it comes to schoolwork, a new report has found.

Are schools facing a digital privacy crisis?

What is the state of digital privacy in our schools in 2016? The Educator talks to Jon Lawrence, executive officer of Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) to find out.

School’s uniform decision ‘a step too far’

One school’s controversial decision relating to its students’ uniforms has come under fire for encouraging children to make “radical choices”.

Principals float ‘quick solution’ to end burnout crisis

While a lot has been said about the problems facing principals, there is a possible solution that deserves serious consideration, principals tell The Educator.

Govt launches investigation into school program

The Prime Minister has requested an investigation into a controversial taxpayer-funded school program following fierce criticism from some Coalition MPs.

Student dies during school camp

A high school student has died after falling ill while on a school camp in South Australia.

Elite school refutes “church takeover” claims

A top Sydney school has rejected claims that it has been taken over by the Presbyterian Church, saying there are no changes to the school’s ownership or governance.

Former principal loses extradition plea

A former principal of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish school has lost her plea to have an extradition case against her dropped as she faces abuse allegations.

Comedian helps launch ‘Pinterest for education’

In what is being called a “Pinterest for education”, a company has launched a new online platform that aims to make learning more fun and interactive.