‘I had a recurring dream I was shot in the head’: school principals say violence is normal in their jobs
- Written by Lucas Walsh, Professor of Education Policy and Practice, Youth Studies, Monash University
SolStock/Getty ImagesPrincipals’ jobs have always been stressful, involving a constant juggle to meet the needs of students, staff and the community. But research suggests their roles are becoming more difficult and increasingly unsustainable.
In a 2024 survey of Australian school leaders from all types of schools, 50% reported they had been...




