Public school funding facing the axe - union
In what would be a major overhaul, the PM has proposed that the States and Territories take full responsibility for public school funding.
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Top school warns laptops ‘a distraction’ to learning
One of the country’s top private schools has slammed the Federal Government’s investment in laptops for schools as “a scandalous waste of money”.
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Govt releases Safe Schools review
The Federal Education Minister has released the findings of a sweeping review into the controversial Safe Schools anti-bullying program.
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Schools to lose $500k each in Gonski void
One state’s schools stand to lose more than $500k each unless the Federal Government commits to the final two years of Gonski funding.
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Principals call for certainty over Gonski funding
NSW principals are calling for the State Government to provide certainty over its commitment to fund schools up to and beyond 2018.
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Premier accused of ‘selling out’ students
NSW Premier, Mike Baird, has drawn the ire of Gonski advocates after submitting a $7bn proposal to the PM to combine federal health and education investment.
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Pastures are green for education’s $20bn cash cow
A record number of international students are flowing into Australia. The Educator investigates how schools are cashing in.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Top school refutes ‘church takeover’ claims, govt probes Safe Schools
Making news this week, a top school responds to ‘incorrect’ claims, Safe Schools is investigated and principals float a plan to prevent burnout.
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Govt launches investigation into school program
The Prime Minister has requested an investigation into a controversial taxpayer-funded school program following fierce criticism from some Coalition MPs.
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The Educator Weekend Wrap: Closing the Gap, PISA 2016 and combating hoax bomb threats
Making news this week, two major reports show how the disadvantage gap in Australia is widening, and principals act to counter bomb threats.