The New York Times reports that teacher morale in the United States is at a 20 year low and I believe that may be the case in Australia too. Key Factors Contributing to Low Teacher Morale A number of factors are contributing to reduced levels of teacher morale. Change fatigue, increased levels of accountability, high…
Awesome Response to World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers’ Day 2012 will be special for over 8000 teachers across Australia. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of leaders in Happy Schools, over 8000 teachers across Australia will receive a handwritten note of thanks to mark World Teachers’ Day. The response to our offer of FREE postcards for schools who subscribe to receive…
WEBINAR – Uncovering the Real Barriers to Staff Engagement in Schools
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When You Stand Still in Education You Are Really Moving Backwards…
I read the following recently on the ACHPER Qld website as an acknowledgement of an award recipient. It describes the great attitude to change that is essential to thriving in schools. “One of my PE mentors once told me that when you stand still in education you are really moving backwards – as everyone else…
7 Sins of Change Leadership
Have you had enough of change? Many working in education complain of change fatigue and this adds to teacher stress. The only constant these days appears to be change! It has been said that the only person who likes change, is a baby with a wet nappy! However some change processes are more successful than others….