Andrew Norton by CampusReview

Andrew Norton by CampusReview

In its long list of recommendations to the next federal government, the Grattan Institute is reigniting a call for entry standards into teacher education to be toughened up.

STEM education needs to start early, to foster a love of learning.

STEM education needs to start early, to foster a love of learning.

STEM education needs to start early, to foster a love of learning.

Inspiring early STEM interest in girls involves not letting the boys take over the class.

Inspiring early STEM interest in girls involves not letting the boys take over the class.

Inspiring early STEM interest in girls involves not letting the boys take over the class.

"I firmly believe kids learn best when they are not directed, when they can decide their own direction, when they get a bit of support from parents and encouragement of course from their teachers."