For everyone TV review: 1971 – The Year That Music Changed Everything (Apple TV) 6 Sep 2021 A new docu-series delves into a year when political events were providing fertile ground for artists and activists determined to reshape society.
For everyone Film review: Little Tornadoes (MIFF) 6 Sep 2021 Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing post-war Australia wary of immigration, a man struggles to look after his kids after his wife walks out.
For everyone Book review: Small Acts of Defiance, Michelle Wright (A&U) 6 Sep 2021 A debut novel set in 1940s Paris is an intimate and enthralling examination of the lengths people will go to in order to survive.
For everyone The playgrounds are closed: the plight of children in Afghanistan 2 Sep 2021 In the midst of the pandemic, primary teacher NICOLE JENVEY is finding ways to guide her students’ responses to world events, including the plight of Afghani civilians.
For everyone Schools on screen 4 Aug 2021 This year’s MIFF schools program contains diverse films to meet the curriculum and prompt weighty classroom discussions on topics from religion to friendship and everything in between.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered 5 Jul 2021 Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 2, 2021.
For everyone Towards gender equality 5 Jul 2021 We must make sure the federal government hears women’s voices in the campaign for adequate school funding.
For everyone Blowing open the boys club 4 Jul 2021 Shocking reports of sexual misconduct in Parliament House might finally destroy the insular ‘blokey’ culture and create the gender shift our democracy needs, writes EMMA DAWSON.
For everyone Film review: My Name is Gulpilil (ABCG Film 9) 4 Jul 2021 ★★★★ A new documentary offers a remarkable insight into the personal triumphs and regrets of national treasurer, actor David Gulpilil.
For everyone Vale Kate Jennings 4 Jul 2021 Kate Jennings, who died in May, was a woman of singular intellect, a writer who wielded her pen like a sword, and an activist who believed fiercely in human rights and women’s rights.
For everyone TV review: The Split, Stan/ABC iView 4 Jul 2021 Nicola Walker once again proves herself compulsively watchable leading a formidable cast in tightly written legal/family drama The Split.
For everyone Book review: Love Objects by Emily Maguire 4 Jul 2021 ★★★★ In her latest novel, Love Objects, Maguire takes on the growing issue of hoarding, which can develop into a serious disorder with profound implications on families.
For everyone How I learned to stop worrying and love parent–teacher interviews 4 Jul 2021 A.J. BETTS: As a student, I would dread parent-teacher interviews. How easily that ‘Letter Home from School’ could accidentally slip into a rubbish bin. As a teacher, I’ve decided that honesty is (almost) always the best policy.
For everyone Dreaming of better times 4 Jul 2021 LUCY TRELOAR: As it is still largely the victims of workplace abuse, rather than the perpetrators, who are penalised for reporting, the empowering effects of collective action are vitally important.
For everyone Wine: The newer varieties 4 Jul 2021 PADDY KENDLER: Among the many developments in Australian wine this century has been the introduction of new grape varieties.
For everyone Demystifying consent 4 Jul 2021 With a petition provoking hundreds of testimonials about sexual assault among young people, educating students on consent has become an essential task for schools.
For everyone Strike support 4 Jul 2021 With students leading the way on climate action, and discovering the power of protest, school staff are finding new ways to show their solidarity.
For everyone Not just about the numbers 4 Jul 2021 Shaking up the traditional image of finance and economics at school could be the key to creating financial literacy among the next generation.
For everyone Connecting the community 4 Jul 2021 Jeanene Booth, winner of the 2020 Federal AEU Arthur Hamilton Award for Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, tells us about the empowering nature of her work.
For everyone Overworked and underpaid 4 Jul 2021 The latest State of our Schools survey presents the most powerful picture yet of members’ struggle to meet their students’ educational and welfare needs amid crippling workload demands.