Schools Andrews must make bold moves to address the teacher shortage crisis With 90% of AEU principals reporting concern that they will not have enough teachers for the beginning of the 2023 school year, government action over the next four months will be crucial.
Schools The price of pride Everyone deserves respect at school but, for LGBTQIA+ teachers, coming out can still feel fraught with danger.
For everyone Play school It took a student going unscored in a subject that TRAVIS MACKENZIE thought was inherently fun to remind him that the high-stakes game of VCE can take the fun out of anything.
For everyone ‘Quality of teaching’ is not about teacher quality Associate Professor NICOLE MOCKLER says it’s little wonder we have a teacher shortage crisis in our schools, given the way politicians and the media talk about the profession.
For everyone Staffing the Education State With a state election on the horizon, the AEU has launched its Ten-Year Plan, with recommendations for government on workforce planning for Victoria’s public schools, TAFEs and kindergartens.
Schools Supporting trans kids As a child of the seventies, HEATHER GALLAGHER thought she was a ‘woke’ parent. Then her child came out as trans.
Schools New educators: Redefining community With constant change in the classroom and ongoing advances in education-related technology, early career teachers are perfectly placed to lead our profession into this new era.
For everyone The Circumstances As LUCY TRELOAR has discovered, being active in society is key to its existence, to social cohesion and, ultimately, to our wellbeing.
Schools Time for members to benefit from VGSA 2022 The AEU has developed a comprehensive implementation guide to support schools members in getting the most from their entitlements.
For everyone Lifting spirits Proud AEU member Lee-Ann Derrick draws strength from her passion for powerlifting and uses that to help build up her students and colleagues.
Schools Principal consultation and staff retention Wins in the VGSA 2022 change the way principal class work is defined and allocated.
Schools Building our ES voice Following on from the extraordinary turnout for last term’s webinars specifically for education support members, new ES networks have been established.
Schools CRTs electioneering It may feel like an age ago, but the federal election was a significant win for public education in Australia.
Schools PPDs offer workload relief The new VGSA 2022 provisions provide greater flexibility for utilising Professional Practice Days to manage class-related work.
Schools It’s about time in lieu The new VGSA reduces workload pressures, giving teachers and ES time in lieu for structured school activities.
Schools Teacher work and the VGSA 2022 New clauses in the VGSA 2022 focus on the allocation of teacher work, prioritising core work and allowing much-needed time for planning and preparation.
Schools Saying yes to ES improvements Revised Dimensions of Work and student supervision arrangements in the new agreement reflect the true scope and complexity of education support roles.
Schools Sharpening our clauses The VGSA 2022 increases allowances, and improves clauses on excess and on flexible work.
Schools Time for bold moves The Victorian government needs to urgently address the causes of current staff shortages and develop a bold plan to build a sustainable education workforce, now and into the future.
Schools Attendance and other VGSA 2022 wins The VGSA 2022 brings with it significant wins on attendance, leave and consultation that will make an immediate difference to members’ lives.