Australia’s state, territory, and federal education ministers met in Canberra to discuss issues causing teachers to leave the occupation in droves, including pay and workloads, and how governments can support new and mid-career professionals transition into the classroom.
Representatives of teachers from every state and territory were given a platform to bring up issues and suggest solutions.
“Practice was one of the big things that came up again and again and again,” Federal Education Minister Jason Clare told reporters on Aug. 12 following the meeting. “Practical experience right off the bat when you first become a teacher as well as paid internships.”…