In-depth

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

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The Kate Mildenhall effect

Kate Mildenhall is one of Melbourne’s most loved novelists. She tells us about her novel, teaching, and growing up with unionism in the blood.

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Why our members are voting YES

AEU branch councillors tell us why they are supporting the campaign for a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the upcoming referendum on 14 October.

Schools

Rad grads: the challenges and rewards of being a new teacher

Those starting out as teachers are faced with many challenges but the giant rewards are almost beyond words.

Schools

Walking in giant footsteps

Principal Debbie Cottier feels a keen responsibility to support her fellow First Nations educators.

Schools

Conversations that move us forward

Principal Jane Langley brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding to her courses on managing challenging conversations with students.

Schools

Power to the podcast

AEU members Irene Palamaras and Paul Booth have dug deep into their own pockets to share their hard-won wisdom on empowering health & safety reps in schools.

Schools

Driving global change for education support staff

School business manager TRISH HARRINGTON reports back from the Education International conference in Portugal, where she represented ES staff and the AEU more broadly.

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One out of the box

Online story-reading site Story Box Library features a growing collection of diverse and inclusive stories plus new educational offerings for teachers and students alike.

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Schools

Nervous about numbers

Mathematics can be a challenging subject for many, but for some students the difficulties are more psychological than cognitive, writes CHARLOTTE BARKLA.

Schools

Stepping up

AEU members Kathy Sharp and Melissa Mavrids went on a journey of transformation as participants in this year’s Anna Stewart Memorial Project.

Schools

Ongoing security

With cost-of-living pressures on the rise, the recent transition to ongoing for four staff at Epsom Primary was very welcome.

Schools

Speaking for the bay

The iSea iCare program is creating young ambassadors to spread the word on the environmental impact of pollution on our local waterways.

Schools

How to build a school

Principal Ross Dudgeon explains the recent renovations at Newlands Primary, and the processes that allow school communities to have input on their built environment.

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Seeding success: supporting women’s business in Palestine

The AEU is supporting Palestinian women to build their businesses and their economic independence.

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Stronger and smarter: using the Social Change Library

For anyone wanting to make the world a better place, The Commons Social Change Library is a one-stop shop for resources and a remarkable educational resource

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A healthier masculinity

How can schools successfully navigate the tricky territory of misogyny, transform conversations on crucial topics such as consent and respectful relationships, and
provide a blueprint for healthier versions of masculinity?

Schools

Big and shiny possibilities

Luke Sinclair entered the Archibald Prize with a self-portrait that also serves as inspiration for his own students.

Schools

Supporting students in poverty

As the cost of living rises, teachers are coming across more students dealing with hardship.

Early Childhood

The space to try things out

At Brenbeal Children’s Centre, the ‘risky play’ space means that children can explore their physical world with unabashed freedom. Kindergarten teacher Linda Churchyard talks about the benefits for children’s development.

Schools

Helping hounds

In these uncertain times, youth mental health challenges have skyrocketed and some schools are using dogs to ease the way.