Equity in education and how we achieve it
The Australian school system is one of the world’s most socially segregated and unequal, leaving too many children behind. That’s according to Pasi Sahlberg, Professor
The Australian school system is one of the world’s most socially segregated and unequal, leaving too many children behind. That’s according to Pasi Sahlberg, Professor
Here are some excerpts from our Position Statement, published on 15 August 2023: Parents Victoria believes that every Victorian child has the right to attend
At the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, we create and offer evidence-based professional learning programs, events and initiatives designed to take Victoria’s highly skilled
This article was supplied by the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, based on experience from its successful Healthy Kids Advisors initiative. The Healthy Kids Advisors
Your child’s safety at school In Victoria, children are protected in organisations not just by the criminal law, but by other laws, including the Reportable
This video webinar presentation from John Hendry OAM covers some of the central elements of Relationship based Education, based on the key principle that wellbeing
This article on The Educator website reviews John Hendry’s ongoing contribution to the discussion about relationships, school culture and the link between learning and wellbeing.
Resources for parents – Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has created three useful resources for parents about various aspects of neurodiversity in children. Students with ADHD, Students with anxiety, Students and procrastination
This opinion article from teacher and parent Jacqui Wan was published in the Age and Sydney Morning Herald in May 2023. We think it will
This article, written by secondary teacher Kate Hadley and published in the Age in April 2023, makes a strong case for a focus on relationships
The Australian school system is one of the world’s most socially segregated and unequal, leaving too many children behind. That’s according to Pasi Sahlberg, Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Melbourne. In this
Here are some excerpts from our Position Statement, published on 15 August 2023: Parents Victoria believes that every Victorian child has the right to attend their neighbourhood school while maintaining the right of appeal to
At the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, we create and offer evidence-based professional learning programs, events and initiatives designed to take Victoria’s highly skilled teachers and school leaders from great to exceptional. The Academy
This article was supplied by the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, based on experience from its successful Healthy Kids Advisors initiative. The Healthy Kids Advisors initiative prides itself on community involvement. Delivered by the Stephanie
Your child’s safety at school In Victoria, children are protected in organisations not just by the criminal law, but by other laws, including the Reportable Conduct Scheme and the Child Safe Standards. These laws make
This video webinar presentation from John Hendry OAM covers some of the central elements of Relationship based Education, based on the key principle that wellbeing is fundamental to learning. John speaks from his long experience
This article on The Educator website reviews John Hendry’s ongoing contribution to the discussion about relationships, school culture and the link between learning and wellbeing.
Resources for parents – Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller has created three useful resources for parents about various aspects of neurodiversity in children. Students with ADHD, Students with anxiety, Students and procrastination
This opinion article from teacher and parent Jacqui Wan was published in the Age and Sydney Morning Herald in May 2023. We think it will be very thought-provoking for parents. Calling all parents: Let’s opt
This article, written by secondary teacher Kate Hadley and published in the Age in April 2023, makes a strong case for a focus on relationships in education, and for a restorative approach when relationships are
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