We surveyed more than 8,000 principals – they face violence, threats and stress in their schools

“Hill Street Studios/ Getty Images Almost half of surveyed Australia’s school principals face physical violence in their jobs. Almost 90% say they encounter offensive behaviour from students, parents and even colleagues, according to new survey results. The latest instalment in an annual survey of Australian principals shows how their exposure to aggression risks becoming normalised in schools. Principals also report...

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