Why celebrating teachers is critical to our education future
There must be a place to celebrate great teaching and schools that are making a difference to their communities, writes Professor Carolyn Evans.
Australia's Best Teachers
Clever way teacher is engaging these high school students
Teacher Nathaen Moore spent five years working in luxury hotels before becoming a teacher. He uses that worldly experience to excite young minds.
How Melb robotics teacher is changing Year 10 science forever
Michelle Magalona spent more than a decade designing hi-tech computer chips before becoming a teacher – and her students are now benefiting from her real-world experience.
The most crucial time to engage kids in learning
The evidence is clear and well-understood – learning begins long before the first day of school, writes Dr Edward Simons.
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Sunrise star’s admission about his mum and dad
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Northern Beaches teacher named among Australia’s top 50 best
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‘He exudes energy’: SA teacher among nation’s best
Ryan Bubner is the Jimmy Giggle of Hahndorf Primary School, always having a hoot and finding fun ways to teach young students.
‘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.
Marium Khan’s low income struggles to uni success: ‘Education is not equal for everyone’
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