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 For Education Leaders
Graduation Trauma: A Neglected Concept in Education  “Graduation Trauma”, a concept borrowed from nursing, describes the emotional and cognitive strain experienced by graduates as they take on full professional responsibility. In education, this manifests in rising attrition rates, stress, and disillusionment among early career teachers and support staff. Without sufficient scaffolding or transitional support, many new educators leave the profession in their first few years, resulting in a significant loss of talent and continuity for schools. Read more The Green Connection and School Engagement  Some years ago, our school community undertook a move to develop what we call the “Green Connection” that was intended to show our students that all of our food originates in the green world, and fruit and vegetables have a life before they appear on the shelves of IGA, Woolworths and Coles. Secondly, we took our first steps towards a primary school version of “Nature Therapy” and some have discovered a green world of freedom. Read more Guide to a More Inclusive School Student Experience Launched  Newly published Accessible Assessment and Pedagogies: Improving Student Outcomes Through Inclusive Practice (Routledge), edited by Professor Linda Graham and Professor Jill Willis, both from the QUT School of Education, stems from an Australian Research Council-funded project - Improving Outcomes through Accessible Assessment and Inclusive Practices. It provides an evidence-based, practical guide to improve students’ learning experiences and outcomes. Read more Socials Ban - Throwing Baby Out with the Bathwater?  By the end of the year Australia will become the first western nation to implement a social media ban on under 16s. Opinions on whether it will work to curb online bullying and other undesirable behaviours are divided and kids being what they are will more than likely find a way around it, industry sources indicate that the demand for VPNs has surged. Aspire to Teach Turns Passion Into Profession  Designed to assist school support staff in their journey to becoming qualified teachers and funded through the federal government’s High Achieving Teacher (HAT) Grant, the Aspire to Teach program provides $15,000 in scholarships plus $3,200 in placement support over two years. Teaching is a Science at ACC Casey  Australian Christian College (ACC) Casey is implementing evidence-based education through the adoption Science of Learning and StepLab. 
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