Super option for teachers going green
Researchers have adapted their acclaimed ‘Climate Superpowers’ quiz website for schools, and teachers are being asked for their input in the latest research into the effect of the climate crisis.
Amy Prendergast, climate superpowers facilitator
IEU member Amy Prendergast helped set in motion the juggernaut that is now Climate Superpowers.
Fire risk shuts western Victorian schools, Wednesday 28, February
Many schools in Victoria’s west and central regions could shut tomorrow, Wednesday 28 February, because of catastrophic or extreme fire danger. All staff, students and families associated with schools in the districts rated as in catastrophic or extreme fire danger should look out for information from their school about closures.
Storm damage, power outages close schools
The IEU is urging staff and students to take care after destructive storms left hundreds of thousands of Victorians without power on Tuesday February 13, and closed many non-government schools.
ACTU pushes for national transition body to protect energy workers
ACTU President Michelle O’Neill wants the federal government to establish a National Energy Transition Authority to ensure fossil energy workers are supported in the transition to renewable energy.
Climate change education can change the world as much as wind turbines
With the world hoping genuine change in policy will emerge from the upcoming COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Education International has revealed that climate education is “dismal” across the world.
Failing on climate fails Australian students
Australia’s education unions have thrown their support behind the School Strike for Climate (SS4C) movement, as students and supporters prepare for the national climate strike protest on Friday 15 October.
Students and teachers lead climate fight
In May, we saw the inspirational student strikes for climate in Australia. But there were significant events worldwide. From Teachers for Climate in the Netherlands to Townsville's weather stations project, our round-up brings you some of the most intriguing current environmental global initiatives.
The kids are alright: School Strikes 4 Climate
IEU General Secretary and Trades Hall President Deb James made a keynote speech at this event, marvelling at the clever, passionate, highly organised students leading the fight for sustainable development.