The Latest Breaking News from Angela Burroughs

School COVID rules relaxed as term 4 begins

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

The Canberra Times · Oct 9, 2022

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 · Jul 12, 2022

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 · Jul 2, 2022

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.

The Canberra Times · May 5, 2022

ACT Education Minister survives no-confidence motion after violent incidents revealed at Calwell High School

A vote of no confidence in ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has not passed in the Legislative Assembly after the Canberra Liberals said she should be held responsible for a number of violent schools incidents.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

WorkSafe called to Canberra school amid dire teacher shortage

Teachers' union says more schools could move to remote learning in final week of term

The Canberra Times · Mar 31, 2022

ACT teachers 'scared' in classes of up to 60 students amid shortage

The Education Directorate does not know how many teachers will be needed in coming years as teachers say they do not feel safe in classes of up to 60 students, an inquiry has been told.

The Canberra Times · Mar 29, 2022

Education union president re-elected after opponent resigns amid harassment allegations

Angela Burroughs received the highest number of votes after her opponent, Glenn Fowler, resigned from the union.

The Canberra Times · Jan 28, 2022