Report Card 2016: Australian Teacher Magazine's year in review

Sarah Duggan

By Sarah Duggan
Published December 2, 2016

Ahh 2016, the year that shocked, surprised, delighted and got us tearing up (mostly) with laughter at every twist and turn. Looking back on the year that was, we recall anti-corruption investigations, Safe Schools wars, ongoing Gonski negotiations, jaw-dropping career achievements, Unsung Heroes thrust into the limelight, rousing classroom projects … shall we go on? So ladies and gentlemen, sit back, relax, and let us take you on a wild ride back through the Australian Teacher Magazine (ATM) archive.

March 2016

February

Keen to seize 2016 by the scruff of the neck, so to speak, amongst our topical February News section ...

Classroom Teacher - St Jude's Primary School, Holder ACT

Catholic Education Office Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn

St Jude's is a vibrant learning community with an energetic and enthusiastic staff and student body. Apply as a Classroom Teacher committed to fostering a love of lear...

Teaching - Secondary / Nov 27, 2024

Senior Allied Health Professional (Clinical) - Restrictive Practices - Disability, Inclusion & Student Services

Department of Education and Training (Queensland)

An exciting opportunity exists to lead a project to support school based occupational therapists and physiotherapists to understand and implement departmental policy,...

Teaching - Secondary / Nov 27, 2024

Senior Allied Health Professional (Clinical) - Telepractice - Disability, Inclusion & Student Services

Department of Education and Training (Queensland)

An exciting opportunity exists to lead the implementation of a progressive model of service delivery that strives to assist in realising the potential of every student...

Teaching - Secondary / Nov 27, 2024

School news / Skills shortage help: microcredentials offer new pathways for out-of-field teachers

With the teacher shortage continuing with no prospect of easing soon, out-of-field teaching remains an ongoing concern – however for those parachuted into STEM subjects and in need of quick and highly effective content knowledge and skills, relief...

School news / Clare’s call to arms: Australia-wide study ordered into school bullying

A review has been ordered into bullying in Australian schools to stamp out the pervasive behaviour and better safeguard students.

School news / ‘We’re drinking the Kool-Aid’: Teacher fights against edtech deluge in classrooms

Despite the blossoming body of evidence suggesting technology in schools might actually hinder learning, Australian education has been fooled by the vacuous claims of tech companies and relinquished control of our classrooms to those who care only...

School news / Reading for pleasure helps children face a difficult future: new research

New research has found reading for pleasure with children when they are young can help them in difficult circumstances – and it’s never too late to make a difference.

School news / Online safety means more than social media ban, ‘hasty’ inquiry told

Children shouldn’t be banned from social media until a wider review into online safety is released, an inquiry has been told.

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

Identifying some gaps in maths achievement across schools, the Farm Cove Community of Learning have sprung into action, with an initiative they’ve called Growing Great Teachers.

School news / The toxic truth: our schools are a long way from having decent indoor air quality

Scientists, architects and other experts are calling for government action to mandate indoor air quality standards and improve “terrible” ventilation in Australian schools that can hamper learning.

School news / Hidden burden: study uncovers toll of educators’ secondary trauma

Dr Adam Fraser is still trying to process a gut-twisting story one school principal shared with him recently.

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

Helping senior students make a positive transition from school into the workplace takes more than just the efforts of a dedicated careers advisor.

School news / Social media ban draws international condemnation amid push to bring it forward

Teenagers could be facing a social media ban sooner than expected under a push to bring it forward, as the world-first mandate draws condemnation from international free speech and human rights advocates.

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