“In effect, one in every ten public school students in Victoria is not funded for their education and our principals, teachers and support staff have to make up the shortfall.” We cannot wait any longer to fully resource our schools. #auspol theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/we-ca…

Victoria's teaching crisis is forecast to worsen, with an estimated shortage of 5,000 teachers within four years. Public schools are demanding additional funding to help keep educators from leaving the profession | Patrick Murrell #springst

The Victorian government should be able to decide where school teachers work. That's one suggestion being floated by the education union - after a damning report into chronic staff shortages. Mark Santomartino #9News

Did you catch a glimpse of our skywriting over Parliament House today? ✈️ Our message read 'FUND OUR SCHOOLS PM' and is a reminder of the urgent need to fix chronic underfunding of public schools in Aus. Anthony Albanese it's time to deliver full funding for all public schools! #auspol

Schools are using research to try to improve children’s learning – but it’s not working theconversation.com/schools-are-us… via The Conversation

'Yet ...' bringing together the science AND art of inquiry… ⁦@kjinquiry⁩ bringing some sense to this dialogue. 👌 kathmurdoch.com.au/blog/2024/4/22…

New research shows the urgent need for the full funding of Victorian public schools with teacher shortages and alarming declines on student and teacher wellbeing having a widespread impact. #auspol bit.ly/3wdxvIu

I’m #proudtobepublic today and always. Educated in the public system and now a proud principal in the public system. All public schools deserve full funding! Let’s get this done. For Every Child @AEUVictoria AEU

Has a Decline in Playtime Affected Children’s Mental Health? | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-ba…

Equally important for schools as it is for the home. #play #moreplayplease theage.com.au/lifestyle/life…

We are building new schools where they are needed most - in fact, 100 of them by 2026. We have built 75 new schools so far and today I visited Kurmile Primary in Officer with Premier Jacinta Allan to meet principals appointed to 6 new schools in 2025. What a talented bunch.

Today is the first-ever annual UN International Day of Play, which calls on policymakers to "elevate the importance of play" in education and community settings worldwide so that children can reach their full potential. #playmatters #internationaldayofplay abc.net.au/news/2024-06-1…

This is a hard one to take, but unfortunately a reality for many. Not only is the system losing good leaders, the numbers of those wanting to step up is dwindling. I love being a principal but it’s complex & there is always room for system improvement. theage.com.au/national/victo…

Dusting off the speaking boots...it's been a while. Looking forward to sharing our story so far in "School(s) of Thought: Reimagining Education from the Ground Up" in the EduBUILD stream at EduTECH. #EduTECHAU @EduTECH_AU terrapinn.com/exhibition/edu…

How special it is to start a school from scratch! Next term, we'll be hiring a Business Manager, Leading Teacher (Disability Inclusion), Learning Specialists, & Teachers to join Toby Russo, our AP, and myself. Can't wait. Let's go! 🚀 youtube.com/watch?v=b-jx7D…

Build it and they’ll keep coming: The playground that kids asked for theage.com.au/national/victo…

Alone in the developed world, Australia uses its education funding to create a class system rather than break it down. The consequences are dire. My latest in The Monthly themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/jul…

Exciting times ahead. If you’re a new teacher or experienced teacher or leader looking for a change in 2025, please come along to our Recruitment Information Session. Can’t wait. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…