For everyone Providing protection during the pandemic The AEU’s industrial team have been dealing with a number of coronavirus-related matters in Term 2, including stand-down disputes in the early childhood and disability sectors.
Schools Building a new school community from the ground up One Werribee primary school has opened its doors to Indian dance classes, Iranian mothers groups and English conversation sessions, to build a community.
TAFE & Adult Provision Green thumbs and big smiles: disability education in the garden Working with clients on re-vegetation and recycling projects, disability educator and horticulturalist CRAIG BENNETTS has combined his passions.
Schools Deaf mettle: the school choir that signs Furlong Park School for Deaf Children students are smashing down barriers, tearing up bike tracks, playing soccer matches and performing at the Arts Centre.
Schools Making Professional Practice Days work for your school Workload continues to be a pressing issue for most teachers. That’s why the AEU negotiated for one paid professional practice day (PPD) per term.
Schools Victoria’s breakfast clubs: Giving kids access to healthy meals A new program in Victorian schools is changing lives by making sure hungry students have the fuel they need to make the most of the school day.
Schools The right sort of teacher Teacher NED MANNING argues that forcing teachers into a one-size-fits-all model prevents them from doing their best work.
For everyone The law & you: Know your limits Knowing what’s in your agreement is the best way to take control of your workload.
Schools The virtues of teaching philosophy at school Philosophy can sometimes be dismissed as an inessential subject, but Victorian schools are finding it has a crucial impact on students and their community.
TAFE & Adult Provision All Sunshine: building social cohesion at TAFE A program at Victoria Polytechnic – aka Sunshine TAFE – in Melbourne’s inner-west is building social cohesion.
Schools The perfect Finnish: Pasi Sahlberg interviewed Having revolutionised school education in Finland, Pasi Sahlberg has come to Australia to help us change the conversation around equity, primary education and trust in teachers.
Early Childhood What is it about Finland? We often hear about the high achievements of students in Finland. Teacher Sascha Steinbeck shares the insights she gained after spending some time observing the world-leading system.
Schools 2040: documentary puts a positive spin on climate change A new documentary argues that education and collective action offer our best chance of tackling climate change.
Schools Building a new school for a new community Principal Jackie Daniali had big dreams for her new Point Cook school, engaging families in her inclusive vision even before the first brick was laid.
Schools Postcard from Arnhem Land Preschool and primary teacher LOUISE COOKE has built a career working to change lives in some of Australia’s most remote Indigenous communities.
For everyone Should I stay or should I go? A.J. BETTS: When you’re always running to a strict timetable, switching off for the holidays can feel like hard work.