‘Like rocket fuel for kids’: What makes a great teacher
Everyone has a favourite teacher they remember from school. But what is it that makes them great?
Australia's Best Teachers
‘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.
‘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.
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‘We lost everything’: NSW teacher relives fire after school rebuilt
A fire destroyed where teacher Craig Mulder works at Corrimal High School. But after it was rebuilt, he tells of how he has helped change his students’ lives.
Hero Vic teacher helps kids after surviving raging bushfire
Cat Fleming has told of how she became a teacher who helped students heal after their school was saved from a burning bushfire.
‘She makes us feel safe’: Aussie kids’ letters to their teachers
Students around the country have joined our Best Teacher campaign and penned personal letters to their teachers. Download one and write yours.
$10K grants: Australia’s young teachers are our new hope
A new generation of young Aussies has given schools a beacon of hope that our nation can change the teaching crisis, as 1000 teaching students have received $10,000 a year scholarships.
‘So thrilled’: Why SA teacher loves her job
Cardijn College Indonesian language teacher Mimi Thorpe reveals why teaching is her “passion” and how her students motivate her to do better.
How Aussie schools can reduce teacher dropout rates
A national body that promotes excellence in teaching and school leadership is calling for experienced educators to coach their peers as a way of developing and retaining inspiring teachers.
PM’s admission: ‘I wasn’t the best but he believed in me’
From student to statesman, PM Anthony Albanese admits he didn’t have an easy ride to leadership. He attributes his success to someone he met at school. See the video.
‘Overlooked’: Teachers deserve better than this
The impact teachers have on students’ education, personal lives and careers cannot be overstated but, sadly, is often overlooked.
Sarah Snook’s ‘special’ message for her drama teacher
Award-winning actor Sarah Snook has revealed in a heartfelt message why she is grateful to her school drama teacher.
Incredible way Aussie kids learn maths and English
Teacher Kate Murphy has revealed how technology has helped her make meaningful connections with students in far-flung corners of Australia — and led to new ways of teaching core subjects.
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