Daniela Schiavo 
In recent years, the focus on student and staff wellbeing in Australian schools has become more prominent, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both educators and policymakers have recognised that supporting mental and emotional health is just as critical as academic success. This shift is reshaping the way schools operate, prioritising a more … Read more
Reading is one of the most critical skills a child will learn in primary school. It forms the foundation for learning across all subjects and plays a pivotal role in language development, cognitive growth, and emotional intelligence. As educators, it’s essential to encourage regular reading habits from an early age. One highly effective tool … Read more
I fondly remember the chaos of my days in Early Childhood, where every day brought a whirlwind of laughter and learning. One of our challenges as educators was gently stopping our younger children from wanting to share food. While it was a wonderful act of kindness, the children didn’t understand allergies and anaphylaxis. Their tiny … Read more
Sacrifice involves denying ourselves in both small and significant ways for a greater purpose. It means giving time, energy, and resources to help those in need, spending time assisting others and putting others’ needs before our own. Sacrifice is often portrayed as a grand gesture in blockbuster movies, where characters give up something significant—often their … Read more
Early Years educators know all too well about the importance of the safety of children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. Recent updates to the National Quality Framework (NQF) aim to reinforce safety standards across Australia. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) released a comprehensive review in December 2023 focusing … Read more
Respect is important for building a healthy and effective classroom environment, but its significance goes beyond interactions between students and teachers. For many teachers, respect—or the lack of respect—directly influences their wellbeing and job satisfaction. Recent research highlights that respect can affect teachers’ professional lives and can impact everything from their daily experiences to their … Read more
Equity in education is a pressing issue in Australia, with recent reports revealing significant disparities in educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. The OECD’s Education Policy Outlook, released in April 2023, highlights that students from low-income families, rural areas, and Indigenous backgrounds are three times more likely to fall behind in school compared to their peers. … Read more
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Schools in regional Australian states are grappling with an escalating teacher shortage, with severe consequences for students and communities. Across states like Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia, the challenge of attracting and retaining qualified teachers has reached a critical point, threatening the quality of education in rural and remote areas. The issue … Read more
It’s not uncommon for teachers to find themselves in survival mode. There can be so many things going on that it can be hard to think beyond just getting through the moment. The good news is that you don’t have to stay in survival mode. By building the positive habit of resilience, you can begin … Read more
