Australian Teacher Magazine reflects on 2014 - an education whirlwind!

Sarah Duggan

By Sarah Duggan
Published December 8, 2014

What a year it has been! With teacher strikes, funding bamboozlement, corporal punishment scandals, international tech events, monthly awards, NAPLAN revisals and much, much more – it sure has been a crazy ride! Here’s a look back at some of Australian Teacher Magazine’s highlights, lowlights and the downright hilarious moments of the past 12 months. Feel free to share your best moments with us: news@educationhq.com.au

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School news / Laws to protect SA schools from spike in abusive parents

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School news / Tip of the iceberg: VCE bungle implications go far beyond simple technical breach

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Leadership / Collective excellence: how one enlightened community is Growing Great Teachers

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School news / ‘Near-invisible status’: Call to reignite the lost art of debating in schools

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Leadership / Addressing climate change anxiety in young people, one action group at a time

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Leadership / UNESCO appointment recognises research team’s ‘years of groundbreaking contribution’

Professor Gail Gillon, a world-leading expert in children’s speech, language and reading development has been appointed Education Commissioner for the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO.

Leadership / Career education and guidance a whole school responsibility now: expert

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School news / Social media ban ‘significant risk’ to children’s rights, committee finds

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