School

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"They get quite confrontational." How 'concierge parenting' is making the lives of teachers so much harder.

Nama Winston
school

The other side of teaching: 'I was physically threatened by parents.'

Staffroom Stories
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"Tantrums, swearing, physical abuse": The bullying of teachers by parents has got to stop.

Helen Vnuk
school

'Despite the pressures, I love my job.' What this teacher desperately wants parents to know.

Anonymous
school

Sophie Falkiner has a rule she follows when packing her kids' lunchboxes.

Sophie Falkiner
school

'Student vs homework': Teen writes hilarious letter to teacher on why he didn't do his homework.

Chelsea McLaughlin
school

"I wore makeup everyday when I was in high school. Here's what I wish the teachers knew."

Jessie Stephens
school

The official list of the 'naughtiest' and 'nicest' children's names is here. 

Bella Fowler
school

Can't we all just get along? The rules of engagement for teachers and working parents.

Christine Armstrong
school

'I was asked by my daughter's (scary as hell) teacher why I overpack her lunchbox.'

Nama Winston
school

New to school and feeling awkward? Here's 5 tips to make friends with other parents.

Nama Winston
school

"What parents need to know before asking for your kid to change class if you're unhappy."

Shona Hendley
school

After hearing a number of 'horror stories,' this lawmaker is proposing a school dress code - for parents.

Chelsea McLaughlin
school

It's only the first day back and a walking to school debate is already dividing parents.

Nama Winston
school

Chrissie Swan's emotional back to school selfie is all parents sending off their youngest.

Nama Winston
school

"The biggest ongoing problem with my tween at the moment is one I never expected to have."

Nama Winston
school

The embarrassing typo on every Higher School Certificate received by the students of 2018.

Jessica Chambers
school

Victorian schools have a shortage of principals. And it’s because of helicopter parents.

Jessica Staveley
school

QUIZ: What's my child going to be when they grow up?

Jacqui McCallum
school

The six thoughts I'm having when I'm back-to-school shopping in January.

Holly Wainwright
school

"Taking three kids back-to-school shopping requires a smart approach. This is mine."

Mina Zaki
school

The heart-melting gift a student with "nothing" gave her teacher.

Jessica Chambers
school

'Don't baby them.' A teacher's stern warning to parents about 'coddling' behaviour.

Helen Vnuk
school

"It was 2:59pm Monday when I got the dreaded phone call. The one no parent wants to hear."

Katie Bartolillo
school

"I'm cool with my kids' device use. On a few very important conditions."

Mandy Nolan
school

The primary schools that will now teach students that boys can have periods, too.

Jessica Chambers
school

Sally Obermeder's got a few very smart tips for starting the 2019 school year.

Jessica Wang
school

'The 4 money saving hacks I always use when doing the back to school shopping.'

Kelly James

Teachers

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"They get quite confrontational." How 'concierge parenting' is making the lives of teachers so much harder.

Nama Winston
school

The other side of teaching: 'I was physically threatened by parents.'

Staffroom Stories
school

"Tantrums, swearing, physical abuse": The bullying of teachers by parents has got to stop.

Helen Vnuk
school

'Despite the pressures, I love my job.' What this teacher desperately wants parents to know.

Anonymous
kids

A 10-year-old girl's poem about dyslexia has gone viral for all the right reasons.

Jessica Chambers
school

"I wore makeup everyday when I was in high school. Here's what I wish the teachers knew."

Jessie Stephens
news

Teachers, this is what you have to do for Scott Morrison to waive your HECS debt.

Bella Fowler
school

The official list of the 'naughtiest' and 'nicest' children's names is here. 

Bella Fowler
parent opinion

Teachers don't let primary school students out without a hat. So why do we let teens?

Shona Hendley
school

"What parents need to know before asking for your kid to change class if you're unhappy."

Shona Hendley
school

Victorian schools have a shortage of principals. And it’s because of helicopter parents.

Jessica Staveley
rogue

21 teachers share the most hilarious ways they've trolled their students.

Chelsea McLaughlin
school

The heart-melting gift a student with "nothing" gave her teacher.

Jessica Chambers
school

'Don't baby them.' A teacher's stern warning to parents about 'coddling' behaviour.

Helen Vnuk
kids

Nine teachers on the wildly inappropriate (and hilarious) things their students have said.

Jessica Staveley
parent opinion

“A parent is pressuring me to buy my kid’s teacher a crazy expensive gift. I’m not happy.”

Laura Jackel
parent opinion

ANONYMUM: "P&Cs foster toxic exclusivity, new school parents should proceed with caution."

Anonymous
school

'My daughter's substitute teacher told her a Christmas truth that horrified her and me.'

Helen Vnuk
school

A teacher shares: Eight ways parents can bond with a new teacher.

Kate Lloyd
kids

We ask a clinical psychologist if it's ever OK to meddle with your kid's class selection.

Shona Hendley

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"My son was devastated he missed out on a school leadership role. This is what I told him."

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"It's humiliating year after year." Constance Hall on the part of her daughter's schooling she loathes.

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Here's literally what every school parent is thinking before Term 4 ends.

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'I've realised there are two types of November school mums.'

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The simple reason Queensland students are making better progress than the rest of Australia.

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"I'm a teacher, and this is why so many of us can't do it anymore."

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The story no one's telling about teachers in Australia.

Clare Stephens
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The alternative option to the HSC most parents don't know about.

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A boy came back from school with a note of praise. But it has divided parents.

Chelsea McLaughlin
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This teacher has explained consent to children in the simplest way, and we love it.

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'The frustrating moment when I knew I had to give up on teaching.'

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How your birth date influences how well you do in school, and later in life.

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