For everyone Postcard from Thursday Island 9 Dec 2020 Nearing the end of her two years teaching on Thursday Island, Leilani Ferris will miss the people, beauty and culture of the Torres Strait. The extreme humidity, not so much.
For everyone When we read Black Lives Matter 9 Dec 2020 Australian authors Maxine Beneba Clarke and Tony Birch talk about their work, the need for greater diversity in school texts and what effect a more inclusive curriculum might have for all students.
TAFE & Adult Provision Rediscovery and reconciliation 9 Dec 2020 When family violence survivor and mother of four Tanya McDonald enrolled at TAFE, it was the first step towards changing the course of her life, writes KATIE LANGMORE.
For everyone The power and the passion 9 Dec 2020 Whether in his role as school leader or as representative on the Board of Reconciliation Victoria, proud Noongar man Tom Cazaly brings boundless energy and a belief in the power of the collective.
Early Childhood Helping kids bust gender stereotypes 9 Dec 2020 Disrupting gender norms and promoting healthy relationships can start with the smallest things and the littlest people, as early childhood teacher REBECCA SIMPSON explains.
Schools Writing to reach you 9 Dec 2020 Working to keep students engaged during lockdown, teacher MICHAEL MORELL found himself drawing on his writing skills like never before.
Schools A common understanding 9 Dec 2020 A North Melbourne primary school is finding common ground between cultures by amplifying the voices of its students and families.
TAFE & Adult Provision Hard times for disability workers 9 Dec 2020 A steady erosion of rights for workers in the disability sector has worrying ramifications for educators and for their clients.
For everyone Culture in the classroom 9 Dec 2020 Three Indigenous educators talk to SARAH COLES about the best ways to connect students with First Nations histories, perspectives and cultures.
For everyone Learning Country 9 Dec 2020 A new program is supporting local Indigenous elders and educators to take both teachers and students from Moreland Primary School on a journey of local discovery.
Schools A remote experience 9 Dec 2020 As schools have closed and opened and closed again throughout 2020, pre-service teachers have struggled to gain vital experience.
For everyone Turning the ship around 9 Dec 2020 A ground-breaking (not to mention ice-breaking) program is empowering women leaders in STEMM to tackle the world’s environmental problems.
For everyone Good heart, powerful action 9 Dec 2020 When it comes to First Nations knowledge in the curriculum, we have come a long way in the past few decades, but there is more to be done – and teachers have a powerful role to play.
For everyone News in brief: Term 4, 2020 9 Dec 2020 The tutors in schools program, a focus on workload, funding for education in the state budget and a brighter future for public education in the US.
TAFE & Adult Provision Legal news: A busy end to a disrupted year 9 Dec 2020 It has been a busy time for the AEU’s industrial workgroup, which has favourably settled claims for members in all
For everyone When ‘gender blind’ means ‘can’t see women’ 9 Dec 2020 Taking pride in its ‘gender neutral’ budget reveals just how blind the Morrison government is to women, and to the true meaning of equality, argues JANE CARO.
For everyone My mindful meltdown 8 Dec 2020 The mental health of teachers and students has never been more serious, so why are current wellbeing strategies making me laugh, asks teacher and columnist TRAVIS MCKENZIE.
For everyone Wine: the glitz and the glamour 7 Dec 2020 Langhorne Creek may not be one of the glitz and glamour regions in Australian wine, but it is much undervalued.
For everyone Seeing through the weeds 1 Dec 2020 When it comes to sustainability, teachers and students alike are leading by example at this school, and winning awards for their efforts, writes STEPHEN A RUSSELL.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 4 questions answered 1 Dec 2020 Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 4, 2020.