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Job security and workloads ‘the biggest issues’ say teachers

What role has the lack of job security played in the exodus of teachers from the profession?

Union urges govt action on teaching standards

The Australian Education Union (AEU) is calling for Federal Government to lift teaching standards.

Disability group calls for revamp of MySchool website

A major disability group is calling for the Federal Government to make some important changes to the MySchool website. Find out why.

Teachers leave as student numbers surge

ACER data shows teachers are leaving the profession in increasing numbers as student enrolments surge. Could Australia be facing a teacher shortage?

Senate says schools failing kids with disability

The school system is failing children with a disability, with a national inquiry finding they are routinely bullied, abused and refused enrolment.

Schools shortage crisis coming, warns report

A sharp rise in student numbers threatens to overwhelm one state’s school system, which lacks the facilities to accommodate them, a new report warns.

Another top private school under fire

A top Sydney private school has come under fire after it was revealed that Year One students were engaging in inappropriate behaviour with one another on school grounds.

From bleak to elite: one school’s journey to becoming a top-performer

In 2008-2009, Glenunga International High School was underperforming. Now it’s one of Adelaide’s top schools and experiencing a surge in enrolments. Its principal tells The Educator why.

The Educator Weekend wrap: A ‘digital divide’, top school under fire and special needs kids at risk

Making news this week, teachers warn of a digital divide, a top school is accused of discrimination and special needs students at risk.

Private schools have ‘greater diversity’ of fees

Independent schools have a much greater diversity of fees than is often portrayed, says the Independent Schools Council of Australia (ISCA).