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The Latest Breaking News from Angela Burroughs

New 'cynical' public sector pay offer is an 'absolute shocker', union says

Deal short-changes low-paid school staff the feeling pinch now, AEU says.

The Canberra Times

In pictures: the frustrated faces on ACT teachers during today's historic strike

'So much flows from the staffing claim...'

The Canberra Times

Another school closure announced a week out from second teacher strike

The education directorate cannot provide strike supervision.

The Canberra Times

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Parents welcome school changes but still want more flexibility

New education report sparks hope and trepidation.

The Canberra Times

No offer on the table as teachers announced new June strike plans

'It feels like the government doesn't give a damn.'

The Canberra Times

Skimpy spend on ACT education reform criticised by teachers, advocates

Teachers' union says $24.9 million is 'a down payment on hope'.

The Canberra Times

People say teaching is a thankless job. Sam disagrees

Sam had tears in his eyes after he showed this video to his class.

The Canberra Times

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ACT will hold inquiry into literacy and numeracy after equity gaps widen

An independent inquiry will examine how ACT schools can improve literacy and numeracy performance.

The Canberra Times

'This is not teacher-bashing': union aware of problems at two ACT schools

Teachers at two schools under review are 'doing the best they possibly can'.

The Canberra Times

ACT public schools missing more than 100 teachers as winter illnesses hit

Pressure and workload is rising for ACT teachers.

The Canberra Times

'We must take a stand': teachers' union rejects report on reading instruction

The union said socioeconomic status was to blame for lagging reading skills.

The Canberra Times

ACT teachers are getting a pay rise. Will this fix the shortage?

Pay alone won't fix the shortage of teachers, experts say.

The Canberra Times

More pupil free days and big salary rises in teachers' new pay deal

ACT teachers to earn $100k within two years under new pay deal.

The Canberra Times

School principals are under pressure like never before. Here's why

The teacher shortage, mental health issues and sheer volume of work is keeping Australian principals up at night.

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School tries $20k bonus to plug vacancies as teacher shortage continues

The teacher shortage is carrying on into the new school year.

The Canberra Times

Teachers lay groundwork for strike in Term 1 next year

ACT public school teachers have rejected an initial pay offer and are moving towards industrial action.

The Canberra Times

Former union secretary did not breach financial duties, regulator finds

A former AEU secretary has been cleared of wrongdoing by the union regulator.

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School COVID rules relaxed as term 4 begins

Parents are worried about extra pupil-free days and no comments on reports.

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ACT schools are bracing for a 'tough' Term 3

Canberra schools are doing all they can to prepare for a difficult term amid rising COVID cases.

The Canberra Times

Schools turn to overseas teachers, graduates to fill 'critical' workforce shortage

ACT school systems seek ways to attract more teachers for Term 3, including recruiting overseas teachers, graduates and relaxing registration requirements.

The Canberra Times

Why are there so many pupil free days in Canberra schools this year?

Parents will need to keep children home two extra days in Term 3, as they did in Term 2.

The Canberra Times

Whole school goes to remote learning as staffing crisis deepens

Ten per cent of ACT public school are using remote learning this week as staffing shortages continue.

The Canberra Times

Calwell High School to undergo special review

A team of educators will examine Calwell High School after WorkSafe ACT issued a prohibition notice.

The Canberra Times

More ACT schools switch to remote learning

Staffing shortages are getting worse in ACT public schools, forcing some students to learn from home.

The Canberra Times

Public school COVID rules to change as staffing crisis deepens

Changes to policies on mask wearing and visitors in schools are expected to be announced by the ACT Education Directorate.

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