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Ryan Bubner is the ‘Jimmy Giggle’ of teaching, but amid the fun in his class, he takes education very seriously.
The song every Australian should know
Students can join top Aussie performers in their plight to help preserve ‘severely endangered’ Indigenous languages by learning this one simple song.
‘Making the world better’: Top Qld teacher recognised
When Nyanyiik (Angelina) Chol was named school captain she faced racism and hatred. Now as a teacher, it has spurred her to create a program so kids of all cultures feel like they belong.
Quilty makes an art of thanking his history teacher
Student Joe Quilty wanted to give something special as a thank-you gift to his Year 12 teacher. It had to be unique, it had to be memorable.
Why teaching made me a better AFL coach: Fagan
Chris Fagan grew up thinking he’d be an apprentice in the local mine until his teacher pointed out his potential. After becoming a teacher, that journey has taken him all the way to the AFL.
‘A better man’: Vic teacher behind Pies star’s big change
AFL footballer Brayden Maynard has told of how one of his favourite teachers at high school changed his life.
‘Disturbing’: What keeps school principals up at night
Australian public school principals have opened up about the difficult and confronting incidents that keep them awake in a bid to bring positive changes to the role.
‘Transforming’: How Shakespeare is saving our teachers
William Shakespeare is having a dramatic effect on Australia’s teaching crisis, improving retention rates, job satisfaction and overall learning.
Aussie students create Indigenous language books
Former Tiwi Islands teacher Tictac Moore is working with Australian school students to create and publish books to preserve our nation’s many Indigenous languages.
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