Extraordinary teacher who turns kids’ lives around
Alex Whitting is a teacher at an ordinary school achieving extraordinary results. And her students have revealed why.
Education
Aussie students create Indigenous language books
Former Tiwi Islands teacher Tictac Moore is working with Australian school students to create and publish books to preserve our nation’s many Indigenous languages.
‘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.
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‘Uncharted territory’: Child sex assault counsellors brace for wave
Counsellors have warned they won’t have the capacity to deal with an influx of child sexual assault claims once consent education begins. This is why.
What parents should do every day to get kids school ready
Experts have revealed the simple things parents can do to get their children school ready, as a new report reveals which kids fall behind.
How teacher shortage will impact country schools
Victoria’s Education Union says shortages in teachers in country schools could significantly impact education outcomes and the development of staff.
More mental health support ’absolutely critical’ for regional students
One student says that he’s almost “forgotten how to talk to people” and that he’s hopeful for further mental health support after the budget announcement.
New school curriculum slammed: How it affects your child
It’s being touted as a change that will lead to better results but critics of a new ‘stripped back’ curriculum warn “the devil will be in the detail”.
‘She is scarred’: Boarding students face mental health crisis
Country boarding students are bearing the brunt of senseless and unclear Covid restrictions, with the situation becoming unbearable for many.
Coalition funding plan an ‘attack’ on regional schools
Principals reveal the new funding model leaves million-dollar holes in their budgets, and threatens the viability of some schools.
‘Ready to quit’: Rural schools fear Omicron impact
Principals say this term could present the biggest challenge yet for rural schools with one admitting with no teachers he is thinking about quitting.
Why more Aussie kids need to wear glasses
Eyesight problems are on the rise among Aussie kids for two big reasons. Here’s some expert advice for protecting your children’s eyes.
Careers in ag: School leavers get chance
A new agriculture program will allow Australian farmers to roll out the welcome mat to school leavers in their gap year.
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