‘Reverse Fagan’: AFLW player’s path from coach to teacher
A host of AFL and AFLW coaches began their working lives as teachers. Now a former Collingwood player plans to do this “the other way round”. Hear her story.
Australia's Best Teachers
‘I’d say I love you’: Adorable messages to Aussie teachers
Young Aussie school students have thanked their favourite teachers in a heart-warming and hilarious video. WATCH NOW
64 years and counting: Lessons from Vic’s longest serving teacher
From outback Queensland to suburban Melbourne, Lesley Foster has seen it all in her six decades of teaching. Find out what the job has taught her.
‘Overwhelmed’: Principal blown away by support for teachers
The principal of a prominent Melbourne school says respect for teachers is improving, but more needs to be done.
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$40k for students: Plan to get ‘best and brightest’ into teaching
The Federal Budget will include two key measures to help address Australia’s teaching workforce crisis, one of which is inspired by a New York billboard. FIND OUT MORE
Tupperware party inspired two generations of teachers
A chance conversation at a Tupperware party almost 40 years ago set Rosy Davies on a course that would see her and her daughter inspire and guide countless young minds.
‘They showed up’: Why we must better support ECE teachers
The head of a leading Australian early childhood education service says we need to lift recognition and remuneration for those teaching in the sector.
Vic teacher explains better way to teach kids
A Swedish native is giving Australian kids in Melbourne a taste of Scandinavian education, taking the classroom to another level.
How to manage maths anxiety
Xavier Norden, assistant principal at Wangaratta West Primary School says we seriously need to rethink how we teach maths.
Teacher crisis: ‘We can all do a better job’
Too many new teachers enter the profession only to find the job isn’t what they thought and end up leaving. Enter Stephanie Salazar who has made it her mission to help them stay.
‘Not easy’: Teacher’s unique approach is getting results
Jennifer Ness-Ferry has been teaching for 37 years and there is one thing she is certain of – understanding the individual needs of each student is key to helping them succeed.
Teacher ‘crisis’: how you can help
Teachers are the centre of our education system yet they are leaving the industry in droves. Here’s what you can do.
Teacher’s view: ‘The most valuable subject I’ve ever taught’
It’s the one subject experienced Victorian teacher Claudia Stow says every student needs to study. But it’s a subject mainstream education is yet to embrace.
‘Life changing’: The move that changed Darwin principal’s mind
Principal Andrew McGregor’s move from Melbourne to Darwin opened his eyes to a lot of things, and changed his perspective on teaching. Here’s why.
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