Australian educators celebrated on World Teachers’ Day

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published October 27, 2023

Australians are being encouraged to take off their hats for teachers as we celebrate World Teachers’ Day.

Launching the AEU’s national road trip this morning, president Correna Haythorpe announced a month-long roadshow, which will see parents, teachers, union reps and supporters come together for a series of events in every State and Territory, culminating at a public rally back in Canberra in November.

The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)’s World Teachers’ Day campaign calls on everyone to take a ...

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