Why the ACT has gone further than other jurisdictions in closing schools over coloured sand asbestos concerns
While there’s a national recall for coloured sand products over asbestos contamination concerns, only the ACT has gone…
ERO defends Wesley College hostel closure after principal critique
While the school “fully acknowledged” historical failures, Wesley College principal Brian Evans told the Herald that over the…
English exam asks students to write about long-haired boy being bullied, forced to drop pants
“And I didn’t much like it when a few months after I started school a large Year 3…
Teacher suspended after sending late-night messages to teen students
The two students complained after nearly two years of communication and the teacher was taken to the Teachers’…
Treaty and schools: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In June, Stanford was subject to what she called “complete, utter garbage [and] lies” amid an attack campaign…
Rising Director Yuichiro Sakashita Delivers Sharp Social Satire in ‘Blonde’
With Blonde, premiering this week in the Tokyo International Film Festival’s main competition, rising 38-year-old director Yuichiro Sakashita…
Brisbane State High School apologises after teaching wrong topic for Year 12 exam
One of Queensland’s top state high schools has apologised to students and parents after admitting it taught the…
Relief teacher Graham Reinheimer censured after students record him bragging about sexual endeavors
“It was a long time ago. The woman I’m with at the moment, I mean, I quite like…
ACT government considers making public transport free for more Canberrans
The ACT government will consider a proposal to make public transport free for students, seniors and concession card…
Former students of Auckland’s Wesley College allege culture of violence, ritual hazings after hostel closures announced
“If they think it’s bad now it was far worse then. “For a lot of kids their whole…
Students fuelled by social media and energy drinks are exhausted, disengaged, and withdrawn. They’re living in a parallel universe – Patrick Walsh
None of this should present as normal or be acceptable for our under-16 children. As a school principal…
MIT rejects proposed ‘compact’ with White House
“The premise of the document,“ Kornbluth continued, ”is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be…