Australian teachers

New initiative to support First Nations teaching students

Indigenous students who want to become teachers are being offered new pathways to help them achieve their goals The Victorian Government has launched a thirteen million dollar program, giving prospective teachers a role in the classroom during their studies Under the initiative, Students will be employed in a Victorian government school as Education Support or …

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Combatting sexism in Australian schools

In the wake of a troubling incident at Yarra Valley Grammar, where male students created offensive documents about their female peers, questions arise about addressing misogyny and promoting respect in schools. As educators seek solutions, understanding the root causes and effective interventions becomes paramount. We speak with Professor Helen Cahill from Melbourne University an expert …

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Outrage over Defence Department high school ‘brainwashing program’

The Defence Department launched in June a program to provide teachers to support students design plans for submarine nuclear propulsion. The aim of the Nuclear-Powered Propulsion Challenge program is to build critical thinking and STEM skills to school students between Year SEVEN and YEAR 12, according to the Department. However, some education unions believe the …

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