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Premiers' Reading Challenge: Book review winners announced

Two secondary school students become the first ever Reader’s Review Competition winners.

Teacher reflects on 35 years in education

Anne Hamilton emigrated to Australia in 1984 to teach during a shortage of Maths and Science teachers and now looks back on her time in education.

PESA Victorian State Final

Communicating with Australia’s deaf community and emotion taking over politics the standout speeches at this year’s Plain English Speaking Award state final.

STEAM classroom is an inclusive space for all students

A Springside P-9 teacher is maximising learning for students with autism in his STEAM classroom.

6 ways to motivate your child to read

Motivate your child to read for the Pemiers' Reading Challenge with these top reading tips.

Annette's Victorian Training Award brings amazing rewards

For Annette Sax, winning the VTA Outstanding Student of the Year Award in 1992 brought personal and professional benefits.

Celebrating VCAL Excellence

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Achievement Awards celebrated 2018 VCAL students, teachers and organisations.

Lifesaving PE teacher wins Order of Australia medal

Upwey High School Teacher Stafford Smith was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to life saving and education.