For everyone Movie review: Ablaze (Umbrella Entertainment) 7 Jul 2022 A heart-soaring doco writes William ‘Bill’ Onus’s mighty contribution to Country back into the record.
For everyone The lowdown: What just happened? 7 Jul 2022 Albanese’s greatest victory – one that has largely gone unacknowledged – is that he has won government without being anointed by Rupert Murdoch.
For everyone News in brief: Term 2, 2022 7 Jul 2022 A summary of topline education news in Term 2, 2022.
Schools Campaigning to achieve a new Schools Agreement 7 Jul 2022 There would be no new Schools Agreement without union members standing up collectively to make sure the complex work of principals, teachers and ES is properly recognised.
For everyone From your president: The way ahead 7 Jul 2022 With COVID-19 and the flu leading to staff shortages across the education sector, it’s been a challenging and jam-packed nine-week term.
For everyone A brighter future: the 2022 federal election campaign 6 Jul 2022 AEU members were part of the grassroots action building momentum for change during the federal election campaign.
For everyone By design: the moral obligation to transform schools funding 6 Jul 2022 It’s time for Australians to recognise and agree that the current design of Australia’s education system is leaving too many children behind, argues PASI SAHLBERG.
Schools Nature’s curriculum inspiring conservation 6 Jul 2022 With one in six Australian birds at risk of extinction, BirdLife Australia is playing an important role in educating students on how to help protect our feathered friends, writes SARAH COLES.
For everyone New book finds a way to talk about consent with primary-aged kids 6 Jul 2022 A new storybook about four 11-year-olds navigating school, home and friendship is designed to help primary-aged children develop skills for negotiating consent as they grow up.
Schools Credit where credit’s due: time to nominate for the Rep Awards 6 Jul 2022 The AEU’s rep awards recognise the vital work of those who step up on behalf of their colleagues.
For everyone Celebrating 150 years of public education in Victoria 6 Jul 2022 Victoria was one of the first places in the world to make education free, compulsory and secular.
TAFE & Adult Provision Women on the tools: breaking new ground at TAFE 6 Jul 2022 TAFE courses have seen a notable upswing in the number of women on the tools. LOUISE SWINN speaks to a couple of apprentices who are winning awards and breaking new ground.
TAFE & Adult Provision Enshrining the right to dignity in the disability sector 5 Jul 2022 Mambourin employee Jess Pinter says working in the disability support sector requires compassion, a calm temperament and a keen interest in a broad range of topics.
For everyone Trigger warning: keeping the curriculum safe 5 Jul 2022 Who is responsible for curriculum content – and what happens when it inadvertently triggers a vulnerable student?
For everyone Your classroom is the frontline against disinformation 5 Jul 2022 In this era of fringe conspiracy theories and ‘alternative facts’, digital media literacy has never been more important, writes ED COPER.
For everyone Living up to the hype: Why schools must live up to their cultural values 5 Jul 2022 Most schools take every opportunity to proclaim their cultural values on their walls and on their websites. But as GREG NG has learned in his years as a casual relief teacher, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
For everyone My Favourite Things: Winter excursions 21 Jun 2022 Melbourne comes alive in winter – you just need to know where to look (and remember to pack a scarf)!
For everyone The original artform 17 Jun 2022 Once a mystical artform, handwriting is now on the List of Endangered Skills, if A.J. BETTS students’ indecipherable script is anything to go by.
For everyone Fight or flight: safety at school 16 Jun 2022 We all want to work in respectful schools, but first and foremost we must be safe – staff and students alike, writes TRAVIS McKENZIE.
For everyone Public education: the great instrument 19 May 2022 When it comes to government funding, the divide between public and private schools has become a flashpoint. JEFF SPARROW looks at how we got here.