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.
Australia's Best Teachers
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.
‘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.
Nominate now: Your chance to celebrate great teachers
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The uni lecturers changing the face of higher education
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Wobbly stools, bean bags: Modern classrooms divide experts
New classrooms are very different from the ones today’s parents and grandparents remember. And the way kids are taught is changing. See video, photos.
‘I leave demoralised’: A day in the life of Australian teachers
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Class of 2023: Meet SA’s new principals
New principals have started at some of the state’s most prestigious private schools – and busiest public schools. Here’s who they are.
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