‘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.
Australia's Best Teachers
Marium Khan’s low income struggles to uni success: ‘Education is not equal for everyone’
From struggle to success: how The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program helped Marium Khan achieve her educational dreams
How SA teacher helps kids with overcoming school anxiety
SA Foundation teacher Lauren Whitbread explains how she helps young new students overcome their anxiety at school.
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.
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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.
‘Visible shift’: Teacher’s tactic to engage students
Some parents were initially resistant to Jarryd Bradford’s “different” approach to teaching. But his ability to engage students has won them over.
Schools can learn from Indigenous ways of teaching
Sabina Armstrong noticed 80 per cent of kids don’t fit the traditional mould of teaching. Believing there has to be a better way, the NSW teacher looked to Aboriginal education for inspiration.
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