The right thing for students — and the smart path politically
13 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 President writes by Henry Rajendra Every teacher in NSW knows why preparation time…
In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 18
12 June 2026
Section: News
The Q2 edition of Education Quarterly is now online and being sent out to members. In this issue, we continue…
Separated by distance, connected through education
4 June 2026
Section: News
It may support some 8000 students, but NSW’s distance education program is a remarkable part of our public education system…
Beginning Teacher Support Funding
5 May 2026
Section: Columns
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 16 2025 By Katinka Kastner (Membership and Training Officer) In 2025 the Beginning Teacher…
Taking preparation time to the community
27 March 2026
Section: News
President Writes by Henry Rajendra: Education Quarterly, Issue 17 2026 Over the past month, I’ve been privileged to stand alongside…
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…
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
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 Are school assemblies counted as teaching time? School assemblies are counted as…
Equity matters: Your questions answered
24 February 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 I have a student who requires higher levels of support. Unfortunately, an…
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,…
In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 15
10 September 2025
Section: News
Federation is pleased to announce that the latest edition of EQ has been printed and will be arriving in mailboxes…
Interim changes to merit selection: first referees
15 July 2024
Section: Columns
Know Your Rights: Education Quarterly, Issue 10 2024 When will the requirement for mandated ‘first’ referees in applications for merit…
Beginning teachers and induction
29 November 2023
Section: Columns
Early Career Insights: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 Federation has lobbied consistently for meaningful support and induction programs to be…
Headway made on access and equity
24 November 2023
Section: Columns
Multicultural Matters: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 Significant progress has been made regarding culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students requiring…
Guidelines for breastfeeding workers
21 November 2023
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 In 2007, the Government amended the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to make it…
Moving forward
17 November 2023
Section: Columns
Yarning In Progress: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 In 2018, Federation accepted the invitation issued to all Australians by the…
Increases in casual pay come with changes to pay scale
15 November 2023
Section: Columns
A Casual Word: Education Quarterly, Issue 8 2023 With the recent hard-fought and won salaries campaign and the resultant restructuring…
Pursuing support issues with Department
8 September 2023
Section: Columns
Enabling Equity: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Federation regularly receives enquiries regarding the access of support for students with complex…
Recurrent funding must be restored
4 September 2023
Section: Columns
TAFE Talk: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 There’s a $200 million recurring shortfall in the TAFE NSW budget, a joint…
Plan early for return from maternity/parental leave
30 August 2023
Section: Columns
Women In Education: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Given the complexities of coordinating childcare availability and a school timetable, teachers…
Check your employment category
25 August 2023
Section: Columns
A Casual Word: Education Quarterly, Issue 7 2023 Federation encourages all teachers to familiarise themselves with the different employment categories…