Teachers slam media ‘intimidation’ over Gayby Baby video
Schools have a responsibility to provide students with an understanding of diversity, inclusion and respect, says NSW Teachers Federation president, Maurie Mulheron.
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Teachers speak out against student death threats
Teachers at a western Sydney school have spoken out about how some students are making death threats against staff and bringing knives and drugs to school.
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Anti-cheating strategy won’t fail, say teachers
In-class assignments are a simple and effective way for schools to prevent students from cheating, Maurie Mulheron tells The Educator.
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Ignore Gonski at your peril, teachers warn govt
Australia's school system risks becoming one of the world's most inequitable, NSW Teachers Federation president, Maurie Mulheron, tells The Educator.
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NAPLAN tests to be marked by computers
Computers will mark the written component of the NAPLAN exams from 2017 – a plan that has infuriated teachers.
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Don’t just talk about Gonski funding, teachers tell Baird
The Teachers Federation is urging NSW Premier, Mike Baird, to act on Gonski funding following his re-election over the weekend.
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Autonomy for school principals: how much is too much?
On the face of it, a principal having autonomy might sound like a good thing.
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Review our teachers’ performance, but fairly
Students have feared them for long enough, but as of next year principals and teachers will also undergo strict performance reviews.