Schools Don’t kill the magic: the perils of NAPLAN Dear Parents & Caregivers, Thanks for all your emails asking me questions and reminding me that I need to be
Schools VGSA: building better working lives The volume of submissions to the log of claims process for the next Schools Agreement shows AEU members remain as engaged as ever.
For everyone OHS matters: A change in personnel at the AEU Many HSRs have had to confront the challenge of how to maintain consultation, how to identify hazards and how to seek input from those they represent when everyone is working remotely.
Schools PCA matters: Australia’s educational leaders step up Public school leaders have ensured that in spite of the overwhelming disruption caused by COVID-19, all students continued to have access to quality teaching and learning.
For everyone Women’s matters: staying safe – and positive Lockdown has been difficult for many of us, but there are definite positives to having everyone stuck at home.
Schools ES matters: Protecting ES staff in a year like no other This term has presented one hurdle after another, but together we have overcome them.
Schools CRT matters: CRTs staying connected During this crisis, the AEU’s CRT Facebook group has become a vital source of information.
Schools Graduate matters: The year you’ll never forget We’re advocating in your best interests so your first year of teaching can be memorable for the right reasons.
For everyone Postcard from Italy: learning in lockdown When primary school teacher HANNAH MAY CASPAR moved to Italy, she could never have imagined the ways that she would have to adapt as her new home became the epicentre of a pandemic.
Schools Anxiety-busting approaches to mathematics Maths is a common source of anxiety. Child psychologist ANDREW FULLER suggests some ways to reduce students’ fears about mathematics.
For everyone Reborn in the USA While they present plenty of obstacles and take a great deal of preparation, summer camps help students with intellectual disabilities shine.
For everyone Getting smart with anxiety Anxiety can be a serious barrier to learning, but there are ways of helping these students develop their strengths, writes child psychologist ANDREW FULLER.
For everyone Learning, virtually At Virtual School Victoria, teachers are accustomed to building relationships with students and families who have to learn from home.
Schools The learning curve Schools have had to adapt with lightning speed to the challenges presented by COVID-19. ALICE GARNER talks to teachers about the pros and cons of online learning.
Schools Taking a sabbatical Sabbatical leave is the best opportunity that most teachers have never even heard of, says one rejuvenated AEU member.
Schools Didattica a distanza From Florence, SIMONA CRESCINI, MARIA MASTANDREA and ILARIA ANTONELLI share one school’s experience of adjusting to teaching in lockdown.
Schools On your bike, kids Dr Cranky’s has restored thousands of donated bikes for kids needing some wheels.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered We provide the best possible advice to members on their most common – and uncommon – queries for Term 2 2020.
Schools 7 ways schools will be different for the rest of Term 2 Schools in Victoria are returning to on-site learning, but things won’t be quite the same just yet. Here are seven ways your school will be different.
Schools Keeping on top of OHS in a pandemic The health and safety of our members has never been as important as it is right now, as we navigate