Teachers are the most influential people in a student’s education (apart from the student themselves). So imagine the benefits of teachers working together. Imagine the increase in positive influence in a student’s education when teachers collaborate. Add the support of school leaders, teacher aides, learning support staff, subject specialists and the combined wisdom, knowledge and passion for improving students’ achievement has enormous impact. Read more

Many large urban schools are taking important steps to better support the wellbeing of their students by turning to weekly check-ins to inform their strategies. But what about rural schools?
   One small high school that has made wellbeing a big priority is Dorrigo High School, NSW.
   As with many rural communities, access to mental health and wellbeing services can be limited. Read more

Monash University’s Faculty of Education and The Invergowrie Foundation will run new program designed to support girls studying STEM subjects in VCE.
   The Monash Virtual School will offer a series of six free classes per subject, delivered over Zoom, and is set to launch in 2022.
   According to Faculty of Education Dean, Professor Viv Ellis, research shows gender equality is an on-going challenge in STEM fields. Read more

It’s NAIDOC Week again but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students still find it difficult access to culturally appropriate curriculum and pedagogy.
   Analysis published by Dr Kevin Lowe of UNSW (and associates) has found that barriers of indifference, resourcing, and leadership have worked to limit students’ ability to access quality language and cultural programmes despite the content enhancing academic performance. Read more

Schools play a vital part in providing a safe, structured and ‘predictable’ space for many vulnerable children and young people. Schools are at the forefront of identifying signs of abuse and neglect in children and young people in their care and are considered a vital part of the child protection system.
   Schools can cope with the task of ensuring the safety and well being of children by following these tips. Read more

The NGS Super Scholarship Awards are designed to identify and fund the best ideas in education, that address current challenges and create positive impact.
   The Awards have given over $330,000 to more than 50 recipients to further their professional development while also contributing to the wider education sector.
   Award categories encourage teachers, management and support staff to submit ideas in three categories. Read more