1. Crucial issues in Indigenous Education: Is it a level playing field? A series of propositions to stimulate energetic discussion around issues in Indigenous Education Series Three

2. Principals need to take into account the welfare needs of students before imposing mandatory suspensions Discussion Points School policy Student history Family knowledge Community expectations Teacher expectations Alternate consequences

3. Principals are the biggest hurdle to Indigenous community engagement in the school Discussion Points Relationships Which sector of the community? Prior school experiences ‘The black suit’ Generalisations

4. The school leadership team should have the problem Indigenous students in their classes Discussion Points What are the behaviors? Relationships Partnerships Community expectations Racism and stereotyping