Best recent education and union reads
From staff shortages in education to the future of enterprise bargaining, and the curious case of the post-election Liberal Party - here’s the reading to catch up on.
Being ‘smart’ in the best way: Al Fricker and Indigenous education
Last year, Dr Aleryk (Al) Fricker’s seminar Decolonising the Classroom was rated the highlight of the IEU/AEU Student Teacher Conference. We spoke to Al to find out why early career teachers react so strongly to his teachings.
Best recent education and union reads
The federal budget under the microscope, what happened to the anti-vaccination movement and a new comic about workers and their unions is acclaimed by Jeff Sparrow and Christos Tsiolkas.
Best recent education and union reads
From Meanjin to Crikey, from an election featuring a “vacuum of ideas” to the erosion of trust in teachers, here’s some stimulating reads for your consideration.
Latest reading on teacher workloads
Recent commentary and analysis about the biggest issue facing education staff.
Why workload remains the biggest issue facing teachers
The workloads of education staff have been an issue since long before the pandemic, and must be addressed now for the good of the entire education system.
From The Conversation: Australia about to feel the full brunt of teacher shortages
The Omicron wave is likely to exacerbate Australia’s existing teacher shortages and demanding workloads.
Your education reading cheat sheet
Need a quick primer on what’s making news in education ahead of the return to school? Here’s your one-stop shop for all the latest.
Progressive holiday reading
You are what you read… Stock up on some nutritious mind food with this selection of education and union articles.
Best education and union reads
From Australia’s COP-out in Glasgow to the national curriculum, here are some gems of recent writing, cherry picked for your reading pleasure.
A profession in distress – 84 percent of teachers think of quitting – from The Educator
A staggering 84% of Australian teachers have thought about leaving the profession in the past year, reports The Educator.
Big opportunities for principals to improve their school workforce in 2022 – from The Educator
The 2021 State of the Sector survey provides some key insights into how principals can improve professional development.
Best education and union reads
Teacher trust, school reform, refugee students and universities as businesses. The best recent education and union reads.
Big increase in public appreciation of teachers – From The Educator
A new nationwide study by Monash University has revealed high levels of public trust and value for Australian teachers.
The week’s best education and union reads
From advice on how to retain the benefits of working from home to the opinion of Jeff Sparrow on recent protests, here’s a trove of reading for your end of week.
The week’s best education and union reads
Articles, features, news and opinion to keep you informed during the term break.
The week’s best education and union reads
Among this week’s articles: Brian Toohey on a liveable income, the role of school boards in independent schools and proposed changes to Victoria’s anti-discrimination laws.
COVID gives us a chance to rethink traditional end-of-school exams – from The Conversation
Some critics believe postponing exams due to COVID-19 isn’t enough, and are calling on states to eliminate end-of-school exams altogether.
The week's best education and union reads
This week, have we forgotten Delta’s effect on the unemployed? And Guy Rundle and Jeff Sparrow’s trenchant observations of pandemic politics.
Five ways to keep kids safe from COVID when schools reopen - from The Conversation
Children often get the virus from the adults around them, so vaccinating adults in a child’s household, and teachers, can help protect them.