Teachers

Rigorous, independent evaluation is needed so Governments stop delivering ‘solutions’ for recruiting and retaining teachers that don't work and deliver more of those that do

From Mr Schneebly in School of Rock to Mr Holland and his opus, the way movies portray music teachers can undermine their diversity and professionalism

To keep talented teachers in the profession, we need to support them in ways that are meaningful, evidence-based and grounded in trust

Meditation can help teachers build a greater sense of presence, purpose and compassion, but it won't address the structural causes of stress and burnout in the workforce

The Australian Curriculum’s deeper engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures is a matter of national importance

The government’s ‘Be That Teacher’ campaign aims to help address Australia’s teacher shortages, but film and TV stereotypes tell a different story

By looking at who stays and who leaves, we can help armour our education system to manage Australia’s teacher shortage says University of Melbourne expert.

The COVID-19 downturn means more people will be considering career changes into teaching, but we need to be doing more to ensure that once they start teaching, they will want to stay.

A survey of teachers in Australia finds they were working harder and longer during remote learning. But there are also important lessons for the future of education

Teachers with a strong belief in their own ability to ‘get the job done’ have the biggest impact on a student’s learning