Sunrise star’s admission about his mum and dad
TV presenter and Olympian Matt Shirvington is used to the limelight — but his parents have more influence than him in many ways.
Australia's Best Teachers
Northern Beaches teacher named among Australia’s top 50 best
As an advocate for at-risk pupils, Northern Beaches Secondary College teacher Eliza-Jane Ellis explains how she takes care of the wellbeing of her students. See the list of best teachers.
‘He exudes energy’: SA teacher among nation’s best
Ryan Bubner is the Jimmy Giggle of Hahndorf Primary School, always having a hoot and finding fun ways to teach young students.
‘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.
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Vic teacher explains better way to teach kids
A Swedish native is giving Australian kids in Melbourne a taste of Scandinavian education, taking the classroom to another level.
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.
We must catch students before they slip through the cracks
Bill Rolfe has taught pop stars and sitting MPs but he’s more interested in speaking about the kids who are slipping through the gaps.
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