The Last Word
The Last Word offers opinion pieces from a series of education experts, who discuss an issue or trend impacting schools, students and the education sector in Australia. They also outline their views, advice and where relevant, offer solutions they believe can help alleviate or prevent a current problem within the primary or secondary education space.
The Last Word: International visit sparks new chapter in digital education
HP Education Ambassador Brett Salakas shares how educators in Papua New Guinea are elevating their technology platforms and upskilling with...
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The Last Word: Principals tackle bureaucracy to support educators
Queensland's education leaders are transforming school administration, working to reduce red tape and empower teachers to focus more on learning...
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The Last Word: Why teaching is an art
Mr Alec Santucci, English and Languages Coordinator for Years 7-12 at Hills Christian Community School, explores how a teacher’s impact...
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Bring languages and play-based learning together in early years education
Applied linguist and qualified teacher Dr Carly Steele discusses how educators in early childhood education can bring children’s languages into...
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The Last Word: Tackling childhood trauma in schools
Dr Ben Lohmeyer, from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University, is leading a two-year project...
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The Last Word: Teaching in the Northern Territory
Increasing the number of Aboriginal teachers in the Northern Territory is more challenging than it appears, writes former teacher, now...
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