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 For Education Leaders
The Teacher’s Role as Philosopher in the Emerging AI and Quantum Computer World  As individuals become more and more empowered (for both good and evil) through AI, and as the necessity of teachers as factual disseminators becomes less and less essential, how will current educational models have to be re-imagined? The utopian ideals embedded in teaching may necessarily have to evolve into preventing a dystopian future. It would be incumbent upon us to teach the world how to exercise good judgment in confronting the unknown unknowns that await us. Read more Sustainability Everywhere all at Once  Sustainability needs to be front of mind, so schools like St Patrick’s Parish Primary School in Port Fairy, Vic, are making sustainability a constant companion to pretty much everything they do. New Teachers Arrive Unprepared and Under Pressure  New teachers are arriving in classrooms under prepared and unable to handle classroom complexities despite having completed standardised assessments that bestow ‘classroom readiness’. Violence in Schools - Some Strategies to Tackle it  Educators are reporting a noticeable rise in violent behaviour among students, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Physical altercations, aggressive incidents, and conflict are becoming more common in schools, creating challenges for maintaining safe learning environments and student wellbeing. Why aren’t More Girls Studying Economics?  When Michele Bullock became Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia in September 2023, she became the first woman to hold the position. Tools Down: Australia’s Apprenticeship Boom is Over  Australia’s red-hot job market for apprentices cooled considerably in 2024 and early signs suggest that trend will continue in 2025. 
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