Teachers forced out as violence continues
Teachers who had chosen to return to their troubled North Queensland town have now been forced to evacuate a second time.
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What’s behind the rise in assaults on teachers?
Figures show that in some states, violent attacks on teachers are on the rise – but what’s behind this worrying trend? The Educator investigates.
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Full-time security guards to protect teachers
Fearing further outbreaks of violence in a remote Queensland town, its mayor has announced full-time security guards will be hired to protect teachers.
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Teachers ‘too scared’ to return to school
Several teachers who were recently evacuated from their school in far-north Queensland say they do not feel safe returning to the troubled area.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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How one state is keeping its principals safe
The Educator investigates why one state's principals are experiencing less instances of bullying and violence than those in other states.
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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.
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“The community should be outraged”: Teachers strike over ‘human rights’ issue
Brisbane teachers are striking over a human rights issue for the first time, protesting the Federal Government's detention of a high school student who is seeking asylum.