Robin Williams as teacher John Keating in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society.
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As Australia tries to raise the status of teaching, new research shows how mainstream film and TV portrayals are not helping.
Teaching status matters, but in Australia, this seems to be a low priority.
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An inquiry into the status of the teaching profession lasted just four months before being shelved with no clear way forward. Is this the best teachers can hope for?
There need to be deeper reforms to teaching, such as higher pay at the top end, better opportunities for career advancement, and improvements to the professional working environment.
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Evidence shows improving teacher selection will improve student results.