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Teacher wins discrimination lawsuit against school

A teacher who lost his job after a relationship with a former student will be paid $90,000 in compensation by the school that sacked him.

Principals stand to gain ‘significantly’ from IPS

One principal tells The Educator how he intends to use his newly attained decision-making powers under the Independent Public School (IPS) program to drive innovation and excellence at his school.

Immigrant students well integrated in Australia - OECD report

A new OECD report has revealed a sharp contrast between the integration of immigrant children in schools in France and Belgium compared to Australia.

Rising Stars 2016: Entries close NEXT WEEK

Who are the best up-and-coming education leaders in Australia? Submit your nomination today for The Educator Rising Stars issue.

Beware of ‘ghost apps’, cyber experts warn schools

Apps that appear harmless are being used by students to store and access inappropriate material and video games during class. The Educator investigates the risks, challenges and solutions to this hi-tech problem,

Get banks out of schools, urges senator

A senator has led calls for banking programs to be subjected to strict regulation or removed altogether from schools.

Opinion: The bureaucracy of principal safety

Darren Stevenson, an educator with over 25 years of experience, explains how principals can reduce the occurrence of violent confrontations with parents.

Week in Review: Major review into special schooling, principals get a pay rise and teachers strike

Making news this week, a major review into special schooling was released, principals were given a pay rise and teachers go on strike over a human rights issue.

Teacher’s ‘extremely graphic’ photos spark investigation

An investigation has been launched into reports of a teacher giving one of her students a memory stick containing nude photos of her and her boyfriend.

Students in crisis: Calls for govt to take urgent action

Despite a recent review into the ACT special schooling system, the territory’s schools do not have enough counsellors help rising numbers of students in crisis or acute need, says the AEU.