Category: Educating for change
A look at how schools around Australia are changing the world, in partnership with Oxfam.
School resources putting a spotlight on the Olympics
Make the most of Olympics fever to raise your students’ awareness of the serious labour rights issues behind many of the big sports-wear brands, with our new Olympic Special Student Action Guide. Read more »
Apathetic, self-obsessed teens? Whatevs…students tackling the tough issues
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Students from Cheltenham Girls High School are taking action on issues of children in detention – and proving to be leaders in their own right. Read more »
The Majestic Plastic Bag – A Mockumentary
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And now for something completely different: after rediscovering the joys of the classic nature documentary, Sharon stumbles upon a clever mocumentary perfect for classroom use. Read more »
Our friends at PLAN International launch a fantastic new classroom resource
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Non-government organisations (NGOs) are uniquely placed to provide teachers with active citizenship and social justice perspectives – and PLAN International have done just that with their latest classroom resource. Read more »
What do our students know about the famine in the Horn of Africa?
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Ideas to motivate your students to better understand the famine in the Horn of Africa and how they can contribute to a world without hunger. Read more »
No permission slips needed for this excursion
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Take your students on a trip around the world with no need for passports, permission slips or jet lag tablets — just get them to bring their sneakers… Read more »
Was Kermit right when he sang "It’s not easy being Green"..?
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It IS easy being Green. Check out these tools, great case studies and ideas to start a food garden at your school. Read more »
More than 85,000 students took action to Close the Gap
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This year, more than 85,000 students and more than 5000 teachers at 371 schools showed their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality – making it the biggest National Close the Gap day in history. Read more »
Hot topics in the classroom
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How do you incorporate a controversial topic like refugees and asylum seekers into your classroom? This week’s blog includes excellent resources to give you some starting points… Read more »
Talking about human rights
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RightsED is a range of education resources for teachers developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Its aim is to help students explore and understand human rights and responsibilities. Read more »
