Summary
This submission is from a First Nations woman whose family has connection to Wiradjuri country who has lived her life on Boon Wurrung/Bunerong country. It describes her education, experiences as a teacher witnessing First Nation students struggling with school norms, and taking steps to improve safety within school environments. It also discusses the problems with the Balanced Literacy approach used by many schools.
Date: 28 February 2024
Topic
Education