In-depth

Stories that take a deeper look at the people, issues and events in public education.

Schools

Acting up for change: AEU members become local campaign hub leaders

The push for a better Schools Agreement has seen passionate members from across Victoria training up as campaign hub leaders to coordinate local actions.

Schools

Gender: men and the primary problem

When we look at busting outdated gender stereotypes, we quite rightly tend to focus on empowering women. But stereotypes can be just as restrictive for men, particularly for those working in a female-dominated field.

Schools

Read all about it: going back to basics in the school library

Going back to basics in the library has transformed the educational results at one Melbourne school.

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Feeling the love: when a teacher sparks a one-hit wonder

Teacher Jack Madin was as surprised as anyone when a track he recorded with friends was adopted as the post-lockdown re-opening anthem for Europe.

Schools

Not just another brick in the wall: teaching at a disadvantaged school

In teacher Brendan James Murray’s latest book, The School, he chronicles a year at a disadvantaged beachside school, where students are dealing with a multitude of issues.

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Decolonising your classroom: five ways forward

Five top tips for undoing colonial structures in the classroom, fostering the engagement of First Nations students, and giving all children a chance to learn from the world’s oldest continuing cultures.

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First Nations peoples: the world’s first scientists

Overcoming a difficult childhood to become the 2020 Australian of the Year, Corey Tutt is now sharing his love of science with Indigenous children across Australia.

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Postcard from London: Superheroes on staff

Writing from London, headteacher John Hayes shares his school’s experiences of going in and out of lockdown, making the best of remote schooling, and dealing with uncertainty. It is a story that AEU members will find all too familiar.

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

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Staying up in lockdown: Students and mental health

The mental health of students is a priority for school staff as we continue to wade through endless lockdowns. Thankfully, there are many places providing valuable advice and support.

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Elitism and education: Bri Lee on inequality in Australia’s education system

In her latest book, critically acclaimed author Bri Lee takes a close look at Australia’s education system and finds that far from encouraging equality, current arrangements are deepening social divisions.

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A matter of conscience: the 1971 strike that changed teaching in Victoria

Fifty years on, two of the activists involved in the 1971 ‘control of entry’ campaign at Maribyrnong High still have the passion in their voices.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Leading your best life: TAFE teacher Mary Collins

At lot has changed in the disability sector since 1978, but the passion TAFE teacher Mary Collins has for her job remains undiminished.

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Dealing with disaster

When storms ripped through the Dandenong region in June, one local
principal discovered the power of community.

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Strike support

With students leading the way on climate action, and discovering the power of protest, school staff are finding new ways to show their solidarity.

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Not just about the numbers

Shaking up the traditional image of finance and economics at school could be the key to creating financial literacy among the next generation.

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Connecting the community

Jeanene Booth, winner of the 2020 Federal AEU Arthur Hamilton Award for Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, tells us about the empowering nature of her work.

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Overworked and underpaid

The latest State of our Schools survey presents the most powerful picture yet of members’ struggle to meet their students’ educational and welfare needs amid crippling workload demands.

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Mind, heart and spirit

Two foundational pillars – the Reggio Emilia philosophy and First Nations knowledge – have formed the basis of this Early Childhood Teacher of the Year’s joyful and deeply felt approach to teaching and learning.

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No strings attached

The marriage of creative industry workers with schools has produced incredible creativity and more than a few unexpected bonuses.

Schools

Acting up for change: AEU members become local campaign hub leaders

Schools

Gender: men and the primary problem

Schools

Read all about it: going back to basics in the school library

For everyone

Feeling the love: when a teacher sparks a one-hit wonder

Schools

Not just another brick in the wall: teaching at a disadvantaged school

For everyone

Decolonising your classroom: five ways forward

For everyone

First Nations peoples: the world’s first scientists

For everyone

Postcard from London: Superheroes on staff

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

For everyone

Staying up in lockdown: Students and mental health

For everyone

Elitism and education: Bri Lee on inequality in Australia’s education system

For everyone

A matter of conscience: the 1971 strike that changed teaching in Victoria

TAFE & Adult Provision

Leading your best life: TAFE teacher Mary Collins

For everyone

Dealing with disaster

For everyone

Demystifying consent

For everyone

Strike support

For everyone

Not just about the numbers

For everyone

Connecting the community

For everyone

Overworked and underpaid

For everyone

Mind, heart and spirit

For everyone

No strings attached