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Bullying report recommends firm hand

Wed, 06/07/2011 - 15:44
The SA Government says it will adopt all of the recommendations of a report into bullying in the state's public schools.

Education union splits with 'green-aligned' ACTU

Tue, 05/07/2011 - 10:10
The education union representing teachers in independent and Catholic schools has split from the Australian Council of Trade Unions, saying the ACTU has moved too far from its Labor roots.

Industrial action averted over Dubbo College restructure

Fri, 01/07/2011 - 06:46
Teachers at the Dubbo College in western New South Wales have decided not to take industrial action in response to the school's restructure.

School Spectacular for Broken Hill students

Wed, 29/06/2011 - 06:38
For the first time in 15 years, Broken Hill High School students will be participating in the Schools Spectacular.

Toowoomba teacher gets Smithsonian fellowship

Tue, 28/06/2011 - 11:02
A primary school teacher from Toowoomba, in southern Queensland, has been awarded a fellowship at the famed Smithsonian Institute in the United States.

Annesley to end senior schooling

Tue, 28/06/2011 - 07:58
Annesley College at Wayville will end its secondary schooling from next year.

Children and Elders work on Indigenous history website

Mon, 27/06/2011 - 09:43
A website outlining aspects of Narrandera's Aboriginal history is about to go online.

Opposition concerned by changes to Dubbo College

Mon, 27/06/2011 - 06:46
The New South Wales Opposition has called on the Education Minister to take on board the rest of the recommendations of a review into the Dubbo College in the state's west.

Indigenous college fighting to repay funds

Fri, 24/06/2011 - 09:07
The chairman of embattled Djarragun College, south of Cairns in far north Queensland, has resigned, amid investigations the school allegedly inflated enrolment figures to receive extra funding.

Indigenous college fighting to repay funds

Fri, 24/06/2011 - 09:07
The chairman of embattled Djarragun College, south of Cairns in far north Queensland, has resigned, amid investigations the school allegedly inflated enrolment figures to receive extra funding.

New paperwork 'weighing down teachers'

Thu, 23/06/2011 - 12:05
The ACT Government has dismissed concerns it is weighing teachers down with paperwork around attendance records.

Teacher acquitted over assault charge

Thu, 23/06/2011 - 11:38
A Pilbara teacher, accused of assaulting a 14-year-old student in June last year, has had the charge against him dropped.

1,000 HSC kids brush up at UNE

Wed, 22/06/2011 - 11:10
Higher School Certificate (HSC) students from around northern New South Wales are getting some handy study tips in Armidale this week.

Child porn allegedly found on Leeton teacher's computer

Mon, 20/06/2011 - 09:45
A teacher at a Catholic boarding school at Leeton is facing child pornography charges.

Teaching rules change under SA shake-up

Mon, 20/06/2011 - 07:41
Hundreds of permanent jobs will be created for teachers now on contracts in South Australia.

Upgraded schools on closure hit list

Fri, 17/06/2011 - 15:32
The Tasmanian Government has not ruled out closing schools that have received millions of dollars in federal stimulus money.

Top teachers are in a class of their own

Fri, 17/06/2011 - 13:34
Australia's top 10 teachers have been honoured for inspiring students in ways that cannot be seen through academic results alone.

Union boss warns Premier's days numbered

Fri, 17/06/2011 - 12:30
Tasmania's top union official has warned the state budget could be the Premier's downfall.

Unions maintain rage over job cuts

Thu, 16/06/2011 - 19:25
Tasmanian unions warn they will hold the Government to account for every job cut as a result of the state budget.

Jobs, schools hit hard in Tasmanian budget

Thu, 16/06/2011 - 15:30
Tasmania's Premier and Treasurer has delivered the tough budget she had promised.