In-depth

Stories that take a deeper look at the people, issues and events in public education.

For everyone

All Booked Out: finding the best speaker for your next student event

If you are seeking an author or illustrator – or perhaps a comic or slam poet – for your next literary event, look no further than Booked Out, writes NOVA WEETMAN.

For everyone

Shining bright: teacher Amy Brown tells us about her new novel

In her debut novel for adults, writer and teacher Amy Brown has reimagined the life of Stella Miles Franklin’s sister to explore the complex lives of women.

Early Childhood

Adventures in early childhood

When the Victorian government offered returning and relocating incentives for early childhood teachers, Kate Daymon jumped at the chance. She talks to LOUISE SWINN.

For everyone

Essential link in the chain of history: meet activist Alva Geikie

Alva Geikie is among the few remaining feminist activists who built the women’s liberation movement in Victoria, helping to pave the way for equal pay.

Schools

The science of play: introducing STEM in early childhood settings

A five-year study has found that introducing young children to STEM concepts through imaginative play has manifold benefits, both educational and social.

For everyone

Putting gendered violence in schools on the agenda

A new study by DR STEPHANIE WESCOTT and PROFESSOR STEVEN ROBERTS has found that misogyny and sexual harassment are rife in schools. They are calling for zero tolerance across the system.

For everyone

My favourite things: Famous sociological experiments

There have been many famous – and infamous – psychological experiments investigating human behaviour. Here are just a few that might prompt some interesting classroom discussions.

For everyone

Kick it to me!

Melbourne might be known for being a football city, but it’s the round-ball game that’s booming in schools. MYKE BARTLETT reports.

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For everyone

The value of a good cry

AEU member and primary councillor Andrew Kelly wears a few different hats. He talks to LOUISE SWINN about his newest one: children’s book author.

For everyone

Why gendered violence is union business

With a new study showing the extent of gendered violence in our schools, we need to work together to make every workplace safe for everyone.

For everyone

MIFF Schools: From your classroom to the world

As Melbourne’s favourite film festival returns, film critic STEPHEN A RUSSELL takes a look at their specially tailored program for teachers and their students.

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What I wish I’d known before I started teaching: top tips for graduates and pre-service teachers

With pre-service teachers starting placements in schools, we asked our members: what’s one piece of advice you wish someone gave you as a new teacher?

TAFE & Adult Provision

Taking care of the carers in disability

For Steven Cassar, working as an AEU rep and educator in the disability sector means teaching, caring, and making sure his colleagues’ rights are protected.

For everyone

Palestine and Ukraine: Seeking strength in solidarity

Union leaders from Palestine and Ukraine stood together in hope and solidarity at this year’s AEU federal conference.

Schools

Under pressure: new film shows struggle in understaffed schools

German filmmaker Ilker Çatak exposes the complex pressures faced by teachers every day in his gripping drama, The Teacher’s Lounge. STEPHEN A RUSSELL talks to the director.

Schools

Helping small people manage “big feelings”

AEU member Andy Parthenopoulos and author Rick Foster run wellbeing incursions with a big focus on mindfulness for primary students.

Schools

Mining for gold in Cobram: meet this year’s Teachers Health Early Career Scholarship winner

It has been quite the career arc for the latest recipient of the Public Education Foundation’s Teachers Health Early Career Scholarship.

For everyone

Part of the family: the joys of interim foster care

Assistant principal and long-term foster carer Dan Sullivan has found that the barriers to foster care are low and the rewards are high – for everyone involved.

Schools

Culture of consultation and collaboration creates “a happy place to work”

A culture of consultation and collaboration has been central to building a thriving AEU sub-branch at The Grange P–12 College.

Schools

Somers lovin’

Open to all Victorian public primary school students, the Somers School Camp is an incredible opportunity – and not just for children.