Can you fire staff for social media slip-ups?
From abusive messages to illicit images, social media is causing a growing number of problems for school leaders – and it's not just from students
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How principals can avoid the most common discrimination claim
A leading education lawyer offers his advice on avoiding legal risk and maintaining an unbiased environment
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Navigating sexual harassment in schools
The Educator speaks to a school lawyer about how principals should handle sexual harassment claims in their school
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Last days to save on seats at Educator Leaders Summit
Hear from the Australia's top education leaders and lawyers about best practice school management at this essential event
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Can one parent change a child's school without the other's consent?
A leading family law practitioner will provide guidance on how to deal with thorny legal issues that crop up when families break down
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How principals should navigate family law issues
The Educator speaks to an education lawyer about the approach school leaders should take in family law matters
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Principal resigns ‘for his students’ safety’
A principal has resigned after his decision to expel a student who allegedly made threats with a knife was overturned
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How principals should handle sexual harassment claims
A legal expert explains how principals can navigate issues around sexual harassment to protect not only their staff members, but their school as well
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Can you ban staff from interacting with students over social media?
You can’t stop them from saying hello in the street, so can you really expect the same online? Here, a leading education lawyer weighs in
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Lawyer reveals most common social-media mistake
Schools are still getting to grips with the legal intricacies of social media