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Anger at King’s School over plans to fly headmaster to prestigious British regatta
An old boys’ representative on The King’s School board quit over plans to fly the headmaster, his deputy and their wives first class to the Henley Royal Regatta.
- by Lucy Carroll and Jordan Baker
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‘Interstate bromance’: How Dom and Dan became Australia’s power pairing
The alliance between “good bloke” Dominic Perrottet and “great guy” Daniel Andrews has the makings of a significant political partnership.
- by Jordan Baker
‘A game-changer’: NSW to introduce an extra year of education
In the biggest reform of schooling in a generation, the NSW government will offer five days per week of pre-kindergarten to every four-year-old by 2030.
- by Jordan Baker
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How Australia is failing its highly educated women
Australian women are among the most educated in the world. Why are they still so far behind when it comes to pay and opportunity?
- by Jordan Baker
Why do private girls’ schools outrank boys when it comes to the HSC?
The answers are complex and contested, but some say it’s because boys’ schools are more focused on all-round achievement.
- by Jordan Baker
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Boys falling far behind girls in HSC and at university
An analysis of academic results found being male was “greater than any of the other recognised disadvantages we looked at”.
- by Jordan Baker
The top cop, the journalist and the lunch that nearly halted a murder trial
Former police commissioner Mick Fuller’s involvement in the Teacher’s Pet podcast raises crucial questions about the application of justice, a judge has found.
- by Jordan Baker
Two inner west single-sex schools to merge into new co-ed college
Sydney Catholic Schools says the merger of two schools will cater to high demand for co-education options in Sydney’s inner west
- by Jordan Baker
Analysis
NSW has a principal problem that is difficult to fix
Many across senior ranks in and around the state’s education sector quietly admit there is a leadership quality issue.
- by Jordan Baker
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Private school fee rises may exclude middle-class families, principals fear
As the federal government cuts funding for private schools under a new model, principals are grappling with how to cope.
- by Jordan Baker
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Student collapses while vaping in school toilets due to massive nicotine dose
Vapes have high levels of nicotine, and medical evidence suggests a huge dose caused an extended seizure for the Blue Mountains student.
- by Jordan Baker