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Principal lets same-sex couples attend school ball

A principal has given the green light for same-sex couples to attend their school’s debutante ball following an online petition by the two students.

School funding claims: Who’s telling the truth?

A storm is brewing over claims the Federal Government has overspent on schools.

A ‘working formula’ to boost digital literacy

An educational technologist tells The Educator how schools can benefit from a new digital literacy initiative launching today.

Govt beefs up anti-radicalisation support for schools

The Federal Government has announced new support for teachers, students and parents when it comes to identifying ‘at-risk’ youth.

The Educator Weekend Wrap: Hunting hoaxers, preparing principals and navigating ‘helicopter parents’

Making news this week, bomb threats empty schools, preparing principals for a ‘competitive onslaught’ and navigating ‘helicopter parents’.

Far Out Friday: Kids now allowed to smoke at school…because of terrorism

One country has given is students the green light to smoke freely on school grounds, ironically citing safety concerns.

Experts call for controversial reading program to be axed

There are calls for a long-running reading program to be dumped after experts found it was doing more harm than good.

Opinion: Helicopter parents - get in gear before engaging

How can parents engage in their child’s schooling in a helpful and non-intrusive way? Linda McNeil, executive director the Council of Catholic School Parents, explains.

Principal takes action after hoax bomb threats

Fed up with the ongoing hoax calls that have led to entire schools being evacuated, The Educator spoke to one principal who has taken action.

Lack of available work driving teacher shortage

A shortage of available jobs and resources is leading to a looming teacher shortage, a new report reveals.