‘Dangerous vetting loophole’ risky business for schools
There are warnings that minimal background checks for temporary teachers may be opening the door to paedophiles teaching in public schools.
There are warnings that minimal background checks for temporary teachers may be opening the door to paedophiles teaching in public schools.
Figures show that in some states, violent attacks on teachers are on the rise – but what’s behind this worrying trend? The Educator investigates.
A group of students will be suspended after they allegedly mocked and abused a disabled man on a train.
Making news this week, the Budget hands schools $1.2bn, a major school steps back from the brink and documents reveal the extent of weapons in WA schools.
A pre-election stoush has erupted over a major funding shortfall in Labor's plans to pay for its education policy.
The Federal Government has pledged $1.2bn for schools in the lead-up to the 2016 Budget – but there are strings attached.
Principals are siphoning funds from other areas of their school budget to help students with disabilities, a new survey reveals.
A state education minister has responded to claims made by the Federal Government that the states are not investing enough money in their schools.
Making news this week, the govt lashes states on funding, an audit raises school asbestos fears and principals expand horizons.
Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham has denied claims of a funding crisis and slammed the states for not investing in their own schools.