NAPLAN alarm: The subjects where Qld kids are going backwards
Queensland children are falling behind in the classroom, with new NAPLAN results revealing concerning declines in key areas. SEARCH THE TABLES
Our Journalists
Latest
The major issue with our schools – and how we can fix it
Our teachers have revealed the main concerns about their job – but how we can fix it remains a challenge.
Parents, staff asked to complete (not so) ‘confidential’ survey on principal
A prestigious Brisbane school is seeking feedback from staff and parents in a “confidential” survey on its principal but to do so, respondents must identify themselves by requesting access to it.
Brisbane principal of 18 years suddenly quits
A veteran principal and one of Queensland’s first to implement a ban on mobile phones has suddenly quit her role after nearly two decades.
‘Third-world’: Unhygienic, severely damaged state of remote Qld school
Deplorable conditions, including black mould and inadequate toilet facilities have been uncovered at a remote Queensland school.
How Qld teachers are beaming into classrooms 1000km away
As 68 per cent of Queensland schools struggle to fill teacher vacancies, technology means teachers are now beaming into classrooms across the state.
Expelled from Year 1: Shock new low in school vaping battle
Children as young as six have been suspended or expelled for vape and e-cigarette related incidents, with a shocking 620 cases logged in Queensland primary schools in just 18 months.
Former principal still in the dark over what triggered ‘traumatic’ ousting
Former St Paul’s School principal Paul Browning has revealed he is still in the dark as to the full reasons behind his “extremely disappointing” and controversial ousting.
50-1 ranked: Brisbane schools with the best ATAR results
Several public schools have been ranked among elite private schools to be named as Brisbane’s top 50 performers based on the latest ATAR results. SEARCH THE FULL LIST
‘Impossible’: New AI detection tool slammed by experts
A new AI paraphrasing detection tool designed to help educators identify plagiarism has been slammed by experts who claim it is “impossible to detect artificial intelligence”.
Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/rose-innes/page/9