In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 17
11 March 2026
Section: News
The year’s first edition of Education Quarterly is live online and headed to your mailbox — and it’s full of…
Federation calls for an end to the punishment of Cuban teachers and students
10 March 2026
Section: News
Federation President Henry Rajendra met with Cuban Ambassador Gilma Moreira Lino in Sydney on Friday 6 March. The union supports…
Join Federation’s new Online Book Club
25 February 2026
Section: News
Federation is excited to announce the launch of our very own statewide book club! The suggestion for a book club…
Know your rights: Your questions answered
24 February 2026
Section: News
What are my hours of duty? Hours of duty are defined and specified by Determination 1 of 2026 — Attendance…
Equity matters: Your questions answered
24 February 2026
Section: News
What behaviours are acceptable for me to deal with in my classroom? A teacher shouldn’t feel ashamed in reporting concerning…
‘Choose peace,’ Sam Lewis Peace Prize winner urges
20 February 2026
Section: News
A student from Unanderra Public School has taken out the Sam Lewis Peace Prize with a moving video urging world…
Federation to fight for extra teacher preparation time
18 February 2026
Section: News
Federation’s new campaign to win two hours of additional release time per week for public school teachers kicked off on…
Teachers need time to plan and collaborate: survey
14 February 2026
Section: Media Release, News
A comprehensive survey of almost 20,000 NSW teachers shows the overwhelming majority lack sufficient time to meet the growing needs…
How a Local school strike in 1976 initiated a legacy for staffing entitlements
10 February 2026
Section: News
Tuesday 10 February marks 50 years since teachers at Warilla High School started the longest teachers’ strike in Australia’s history…
Strengthening a public good for the nation’s common good
5 February 2026
Section: News
In the wake of the Bondi terror attacks, it’s very easy to overlook our strengths as a nation. That was…
Applications now open for Federation’s $4000 Future Teacher Scholarships
4 February 2026
Section: News
Applications for 2026 are now open Students enrolled in NESA-accredited initial teacher education programs in NSW are encouraged to apply…
Sweeping changes to cleaning in schools
2 February 2026
Section: News
Cleaners in NSW public schools are transitioning to permanent employment with the Department of Education, marking a significant step away…
Strong turnout launches first Trade Union Training Course of 2026
30 January 2026
Section: News
TAFE members from across NSW came together on 29 January for the first Trade Union Training course of 2026, ‘Know…
Study grant will fund exploration of AI in teaching
19 December 2025
Section: News
How can teachers adapt to an education sector transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)? That’s the question Federation member Tim Davis Frank will…
Bondi Beach Statement
15 December 2025
Section: News
The NSW Teachers Federation stands alongside the Jewish community following the appalling acts of violence at Bondi Beach during their…
Federation joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network to support non-visible disabilities
3 December 2025
Section: News
NSW Teachers Federation is now part of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network, an initiative to empower people with hidden…
In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 16
1 December 2025
Section: News
The latest edition of Education Quarterly 16 is now live online! This edition has a strong focus on language, learning,…
Students systemically denied access to inclusive education
30 October 2025
Section: News
“It is indefensible that students who have been formally assessed and deemed eligible for support classes are left without placement…
Applications for Project Officer positions now open
29 October 2025
Section: News
Members within the early stages of their careers, typically within their first five years are eligible to apply for one…
2026 Public Education Foundation Scholarships
16 October 2025
Section: News
The Public Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to young people in public education and…
Potential for social progress undermined by attacks on universities
18 September 2025
Section: News
Strengthening educational institutions is vital in the pursuit of justice and progress, Professor Verity Firth said in her address at…