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‘Deeply concerning’ trend in Aussie schools
An Australian teacher has spoken out about a very troubling problem girls are facing in schools right across the country.
My son tried to take his life after bullying. The school’s response shocked me
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My son struggles at school while his younger sister is a fast learner
“Well done, you’re a superstar, I tell my daughter. Then I see my son and immediately feel guilty.”
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