Australia 

SA fixes law requiring teachers to repeat police checks

An anomaly in the law, where teachers were required to undergo additional police checks if they did volunteer work, has been closed by the SA Education Minister. However according to ABC News other people have reported the need to undergo multiple checks for various organisations.

NSW principal warns parents over driving

A NSW public school principal has warned parents to stop driving dangerously after concerns about students who are encouraged to walk onto the road in order to be picked up. The Daily Telegraph reports that the Council will consider the issue of traffic management around the school.

Vic school chastised for holding 'enrolment sessions' before approval

The consortium behind a proposed new independent school in Vic has been chastised by educational authorities after allegedly holding 'enrolment sessions' before securing its campus or approval. The Herald Sun reports that the school is looking to take first enrolments in 2016.

Vic school under fire for using students as cleaners

A secondary college in Vic has attracted controversy for a program where, for three hours, students in years 7-10 are rostered to do cleaning around the school. The Herald Sun quotes the principal as saying 'this program helps students understand the impact of littering and provides the basis of a broader education program on environmental management and waste disposal'.

International

Court upholds US school's decision to fire teachers for not attending church

A US court has confirmed the decision of a school to fire two teachers for not attending church, according to Christian Today. The decision was based on the school's exemption from federal regulations.

NZ school appoints a manager as principal

A NZ school has attracted interest after it appointed a principal with limited teaching experience. The Taranaki Daily reports that the new principal was previously a manager for a NZ company, but does hold teaching qualifications.

US teacher convicted for racketing over test score conspiracy

In the US, eleven former educators have been convicted on racketeering charges. Sky News reports that the charges relate to a conspiracy where the teachers changed students' test scores in order to increase federal funding.

US school bans female student from wearing tuxedo to formal

A US school has attracted controversy after apparently telling a student that she cannot wear a tuxedo to the school formal. Time reports that the student claims that the school 'is using its dress code to condemn her sexual orientation'.