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‘Competing with Andrew Tate’: Principal urges parents to teach respect to their kids
Schools say they can only do so much to teach students about proper online behaviour.
- by Bridie Smith
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The way children are taught to read in Victoria is about to change
Victoria is almost the last state or territory to adopt this approach. But Education Minister Ben Carroll says the evidence is in.
- by Robyn Grace
2021: Learning to read using phonics
A new government initiative will invest in phonics-based reading programs for disadvantaged schools. Chelsea Primary has already had success with the program.
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Owen loved being a principal. But he never wants to set foot in a school again
Some experts believe principals could be eligible to launch legal claims for moral injury – a psychological condition once reserved for soldiers in war zones.
- by Robyn Grace
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Fifty Bacchus Marsh Grammar girls targeted with AI fake nudes
A teenage male has been arrested after photos of girls at a regional Victorian private school were used to create images of fake nudes which were shared on social media.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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Cranbrook settles with former head as he launches complaint with ABC
Nicholas Sampson and the school’s governing council have resolved a dispute after his dramatic resignation from the prestigious all-boys institution.
- by Lucy Carroll
Parents respond to Citipointe expression of regret
Former teacher and parents speaks out after Citipointe Christian College reaches settlement with parents over gender contracts.
Citipointe Christian College reaches settlement with parents over gender contracts
The Pentecostal Christian school that made national headlines after issuing a controversial student gender and sexuality contract has reached a settlement with parents.
- by Savannah Meacham
Cranbrook School misses deadline to answer three key questions
After claims of a toxic work culture and the inappropriate behaviour of a teacher, new documents reveal the prestigious school failed to meet a federal government deadline.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Where Australian universities rank among world’s best, and why it’s under threat
One Victorian university has been named among the world’s top 20, but experts warn a limit on international students could hinder our progress.
- by Robyn Grace
Sydney teacher charged with filming students’ private parts
The 30-year-old man will face court on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught filming up female students’ skirts by a schoolchild.
- by Sally Rawsthorne