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Top school introduces transgender uniform policy

A top UK school is now accommodating transgender students in its uniform policy. Where do Australian schools stand on this issue?

Union slams Catholic employers over ‘misleading’ salary claims

Queensland’s teachers say they’re being underpaid compared to their NSW counterparts. The Educator investigates.

The Educator Weekend wrap: Schools shortage, teachers’ biggest issues and a boost for STEM

Making news this week, a report warns of a looming schools shortage, teachers reveal their biggest issues and principals get STEM help.

Teachers rally for better conditions

More than 7,500 teachers have stopped work for the seventh time over pay and workload conditions.

Far Out Friday: Girl’s mock letter from school goes viral

Some kids would do anything to extend the school break. Read how one student's attempt at scoring an extra week off went viral.

Principal told student to drug parents

A former principal who had an inappropriate relationship with a female student told the girl to drug her parents with crushed-up sleeping pills so he could see her.

Tech giant unveils classroom edition of popular game

A major technology leader has launched a classroom edition of one of the world’s most popular games.

The creeping trend polarising our schools

A creeping trend is changing how people relate to each other in local primary school communities – and not for the best, a senior lecturer tells The Educator.

New STEM resource for principals announced

Principals now have an accessible guide to a wide range of STEM programs available to students. The Educator investigates how your school can benefit.

Opinion: Workplace problems demand workplace solutions

While the school system must do more to raise the literacy and numeracy levels of underperforming students, it is not designed to help students retain those skills, writes AHISA CEO, Beth Blackwood.