Australia 

Tas teacher, thought to be dead, found in NZ

A teacher who was thought to be dead has been tracked down in New Zealand by the Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse, according to the Dominion Post. The teacher was reportedly subject to allegations of child sexual abuse, currently being heard before the Royal Commission in Tas.

NSW schools to report on improving educational standards

From next year, schools in NSW will be subject to requirements to state how they will lift their education standards, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Schools will have to report on improving literacy and numeracy and HSC results.

National curriculum changes referred to ACARA

According to Yahoo News, changes to the Australian National Curriculum have been referred by the Education Ministers' Council to the  Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). This follows a meeting of the Education Ministers' Council.

Study finds Australian students doing more homework

An international study has revealed that Australians are spending more time doing homework, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. In some countries, students are spending up to 14 hours per week on study.

International

After School app causes school to lose a day

The on-again, off-again app After School has caused a school in the US to lose a work day because of threats posted using the app. Michigan Live reports the story of the school in the Brandon School District being shut down for the day.

Canadian school reverses ban on gay rights project

A school in Canada has reversed its decision to ban its year six students from a project on gay rights. The Ottawa Citizen reports that the principal changed her mind after consultation.

Teacher investigated after Facebook comments

A Canadian teacher is facing an investigation, and has been sent on leave after allegedly posting racist comments about aboriginal people. CTV reports on the comments.

School board establishes bus threats procedure

Following an incident in which a bus driver was threatened with a cap gun, a Canadian school board is establishing a procedure for dealing with threats on buses. According to CBC news, the protocol will deal with matters such as notifying police.