Schools Learning on the spectrum When the pandemic forced schools across the state to close, and teachers and parents to embrace remote learning, that posed unique challenges for autistic students.
For everyone Postcard from Thursday Island Nearing the end of her two years teaching on Thursday Island, Leilani Ferris will miss the people, beauty and culture of the Torres Strait. The extreme humidity, not so much.
For everyone When we read Black Lives Matter Australian authors Maxine Beneba Clarke and Tony Birch talk about their work, the need for greater diversity in school texts and what effect a more inclusive curriculum might have for all students.
TAFE & Adult Provision Rediscovery and reconciliation When family violence survivor and mother of four Tanya McDonald enrolled at TAFE, it was the first step towards changing the course of her life, writes KATIE LANGMORE.
For everyone The power and the passion Whether in his role as school leader or as representative on the Board of Reconciliation Victoria, proud Noongar man Tom Cazaly brings boundless energy and a belief in the power of the collective.
Early Childhood Helping kids bust gender stereotypes Disrupting gender norms and promoting healthy relationships can start with the smallest things and the littlest people, as early childhood teacher REBECCA SIMPSON DAL-SANTO explains.
Schools Writing to reach you Working to keep students engaged during lockdown, teacher MICHAEL MORELL found himself drawing on his writing skills like never before.
Schools A common understanding A North Melbourne primary school is finding common ground between cultures by amplifying the voices of its students and families.
TAFE & Adult Provision Hard times for disability workers A steady erosion of rights for workers in the disability sector has worrying ramifications for educators and for their clients.
For everyone Culture in the classroom Three Indigenous educators talk to SARAH COLES about the best ways to connect students with First Nations histories, perspectives and cultures.
For everyone Learning Country A new program is supporting local Indigenous elders and educators to take both teachers and students from Moreland Primary School on a journey of local discovery.
Schools A remote experience As schools have closed and opened and closed again throughout 2020, pre-service teachers have struggled to gain vital experience.
For everyone Turning the ship around A ground-breaking (not to mention ice-breaking) program is empowering women leaders in STEMM to tackle the world’s environmental problems.
For everyone Good heart, powerful action When it comes to First Nations knowledge in the curriculum, we have come a long way in the past few decades, but there is more to be done – and teachers have a powerful role to play.
For everyone Seeing through the weeds When it comes to sustainability, teachers and students alike are leading by example at this school, and winning awards for their efforts, writes STEPHEN A RUSSELL.
For everyone Off the beaten track Mobile library and art vans have been travelling to rural and regional primary schools for decades now, bringing cultural experiences to Victorian communities that would otherwise struggle to access them.
For everyone COVID life: principals and graduates on a year like no other Working at school in a pandemic has been difficult for all educators, but no more so than for those running the show or learning the ropes.
For everyone Talking our language: helping refugee students during COVID-19 A lack of mental health professionals with language skills isn’t the only hurdle in managing the education and wellbeing of recently arrived refugee students, writes STEPHEN A RUSSELL.
For everyone Teaching while parenting: an impossible art? Teaching remotely has been a significant challenge for everyone involved. For single parents, it’s been close to impossible, as teacher NICOLA STEPHENS can attest.
Schools The show must go online When remote learning made classroom concerts impossible, Musica Viva found a shift to online helped build a much-needed sense of community, writes MYKE BARTLETT.