Teaching empathy: How language is shaping students’ worlds
German teacher Mitch Neeb is bringing learning to life through language and culture.
Australia's Best Teachers
‘Life’s too short’: Powerful reason family left for remote island
Sarah Lions was happily living on the Sunshine Coast with her husband, Jaycob, and their three young children when she felt the call to adventure.
Vic school principal named in top 50 best teachers list
Sacred Heart principal Matthew Shawcross has moved heaven and earth with his teachers to give kids a second chance at school. He is one of Victoria’s best teachers. See the full list.
Full List: 50 top Aussie teachers revealed
These are just some of the selfless teachers who have been nominated in our Australia’s Best Teacher campaign. See full list.
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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.
The Tassie teacher striving for a national-first
STEM specialist teacher Daniel Edwards is on his way to making his school on the North West coast the first in Australia to be involved with an exciting green power initiative.
Early childhood teaching: ‘It’s not what you think it is’
Sydney’s Renee Connaghan is at the forefront of modern early childhood teaching, and says the days of babysitting and nappy changing are long gone.
‘Elevate their status’: New campaign to recognise teachers
A series celebrating Australia’s most inspirational and innovative teachers is set to change the way we view the role of educators in Australia.
Teacher’s dance moves help kids to be ‘job ready’
SA dance teacher Trudy Surman uses her lessons to equip students with real-world skills many employers seek.
Teacher: ‘We all need to learn how to work with AI’
After 19 years as a teacher, David Titherley says students learn how to work with, instead of against, the rapid technological changes of the 21st century.
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