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A few years ago, a local library reached out to me and asked if I would accept a donation of books from their collection.

In late 2024 the Public Sector Commission reported on its Agency Capability Review of the Department of Education (DoE) and called on DoE to...

International researchers are urging a critical rethink of digital technology in schools, warning that many classroom education tools are collecting student data in ways that could threaten privacy and wellbeing.

Workload, burnout and a lack of respect for the teaching profession are the key reasons eight out of 10 respondents to the SSTUWA’s 2025 State of our Schools survey considered quitting during the past four years.

A new review of research studies conducted in the United States shows once and for all that money matters in education.

School principals around Australia are responsible for about 4.5 million staff and students in almost 10,000 schools.

During any federal election campaign, we can expect to hear candidates talk passionately about school funding.

In 2024, the SSTUWA came together and won some significant improvements for regional teachers, school psychologists and school leaders.

Teachers’ jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their role includes providing emotional support to their students.

Harmony Day and Week is an annual event when Australians come together to celebrate the nation’s vibrant multicultural heritage.

The release of the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services (ROGS) 2025 highlights the growing disparity in government funding between public and private schools.

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA is thrilled by the state government’s announcement that it will replace evaporative air conditioners in WA public schools.

In case you missed it, the executive summary of the Department of Education Agency Capability Review was released late last year.

It’s just over two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022.

The SSTUWA is not affiliated with any political party. We are calling on all candidates in the forthcoming state election to face the facts, consider our position and the ample evidence to support it – and commit to action on nine key education issues that affect our public schools and TAFE colleges.

The SSTUWA has welcomed the Premier’s announcement on increased funding for Government Regional Officer Housing.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered an historic commitment for full funding of Australia’s public schools.

Every member of every school community should feel safe, confident and able to engage in their learning or work.

As public educators marked World Teachers’ Day last month, it was reminded that once again, teachers in Western Australia need more than thanks, they need full funding.

Recently published research has found that some schools have manipulated their NAPLAN results by withdrawing low-performing students from the tests.