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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.

The cooler months are a welcome change to the searing heat and never-ending days of no rain.

Starting any career can be overwhelming, especially when navigating workplace support. Teaching is no exception, especially with endless acronyms, policies and procedures to learn.

Progress towards full funding for public schools; this year’s federal and state elections; new ministers; a capability review report on the Department of Education; the implementation of General Agreements for both schools and TAFE, and the growing need for protection and advice to teachers dealing with international issues were just some of the issues under the spotlight at June State Council Conference – and that was just those mentioned by SSTUWA President Matt Jarman.

This year, I am committed to regularly sharing information and updates from across the various portfolio areas under my responsibility as SSTUWA senior vice president.

Our State of our Schools survey 2025 identified workload, a lack of respect for teachers and burnout as the key reasons why 84 per cent of respondents had considered quitting the profession in the past four years.

The SSTUWA is taking steps to encourage parents and other school community members to assist in restoring respect in schools.

Australian Unions will pursue a wage claim of 4.5 per cent in the upcoming Annual Wage Review.

As we absorb and process the result of the federal election, it is an exciting time for all public educators.

While we were ruminating on how to defend the union, the Ministry began a schedule of misconduct hearings where they sent out disciplinary teams to every affected college.

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.

The 2025 National TAFE Photography Competition is now open to TAFE students.

The Australian Education Union has released a report about the Albanese Government’s Free TAFE program, confirming the significant benefits of the initiative to the Australian economy, TAFE teachers and students.

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

As an early career teacher, you are entitled to a variety of support, including a start-up allowance, additional non-contact time, curriculum materials support and a travel contingency allowance.

It is amazing to think that it was just over one year ago that SSTUWA members came together to stage the largest union rally that experienced observers described as the biggest in Western Australia for over a decade.

The beginning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) – 27 March to 3 June – is the anniversary date of the 1967 referendum decision.