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- [School withdraws from NYSF](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/spp-2/) - In an Australian first, a Tasmanian school has adopted a policy of non-participation in programs associated with the weapons industry.
- [Lockheed Martin Australia reinforces JP 9102 team - Defence Connect](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/lockheed-martin-australia-reinforces-jp-9102-team-defence-connect/) - The prime has teamed up with an education provider to support its push for the Commonwealth government’s JP 9102 contract. Lockheed Martin Australia has announced a new partnership with STEM Punks — an Australian science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education provider. The collaboration forms part of the company’s JP9102 bid to deliver a next-generation,
- [The strange case of the weapons maker and the Australian children's charity ](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/the-strange-case-of-the-weapons-maker-and-the-australian-childrens-charity/) - An anti-war group accused BAE Systems Australia of trying to sanitise its reputation through its ‘partnership’ with The Smith Family Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets at BAE Systems, Warton Aerodrome in the UK. BAE Australia has had a $100,000 partnership with The Smith Family. Many are the ways a multinational arms manufacturer, whose products are responsible
- [Science For Society Week | Science education activities about environmental, peace, health, and social justice issues to inspire young people.](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/science-for-society-week-science-education-activities-about-environmental-peace-health-and-social-justice-issues-to-inspire-young-people/) - Science4Society Week is a collection of science education activities, which focus on the contribution that science, design and technology can make to peace, social justice and environmental sustainability. The project was set up to provide an alternative to activities funded by the arms and fossil fuel industries. Co-ordinated by Scientists for Global Responsibility. Source: Science
- [Thinking critically about careers in defence industry](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/spp/) - What's missing from the School Pathways Program?
- [Ethical concerns are a barrier to defence industry](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/ethical-concerns/) - A new survey demonstrates young people's ethical objections to a harmful industry.
- [AEU NT calls for better policy on weapons industry](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/aeu-nt/) - AEU Northern Territory conference passes a motion calling for prohibitions on the weapons industry in schools.
- [Progress Report: Weapons Companies in Education](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/progress-report-2/) - Our new report shows significant progress, growing momentum - and challenges ahead.
- [Federal initiatives under scrutiny](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/federal-initiatives-under-scrutiny/) - TFP has worked with the federal Greens to scrutinise the Schools Pathways Program.
- ["Preposterous": Question in Vic Parliament](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/questions-in-vic-parliament/) - A question about the participation of weapons companies in education has been raised in the Victorian Parliament.Aiv Puglielli, Greens MP for North-East Metro, raised the issue on 5 March 2024, directing a question to the Minister for Education:My constituency question today is to the Minister for Education. On Sunday I joined the Teachers and School
- [TfP Welcomes ACT veto on Northrop Grumman](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/tfp-welcomes-act-veto-on-northrop-grumman/) - The ACT govt acknowledges that weapons company programs are controversial.
- [Conversation about Palestine should happen at school](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/conversation-about-palestine-should-happen-at-school/) - The way that past wars are taught, and the way that current wars are interpreted at school, shapes society’s relationship to armed conflict.
- [TFP in Chain Reaction](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/tfp-in-chain-reaction/) - Read our contribution to Chain Reaction magazine's special militarism edition.
- [TFP joins global call for disarmament education](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/tfp-joins-global-call-for-disarmament-education/) - Our call for greater focus, investment on youth participation in disarmament is delivered to the UN.
- [New Action Targets Science and Engineering Challenge](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/science-and-engineering-challenge/) - Teachers, families launch action after Uni Newcastle refuses to engage.
- [RTX rejects Human Rights Assessment proposal](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/rtx-rejects-human-rights-assessment-proposal/) - RTX recommends shareholders reject a proposal for better human rights assessments of weapons sales.
- [TFP on Hope FM](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/tfp-on-hope-fm/) - We spoke with Hope FM about the issue of weapons companies in schools.
- [Canterbury-Bankstown takes a stand on weapons](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/canterbury-bankstown-takes-a-stand-on-weapons/) - The Canterbury-Bankstown Teachers Association has passed a motion encouraging its members to “refuse to refer students to any program that is sponsored by weapons manufacturing corporations, and to refuse to promote them.”The motion further calls on the NSW Education Department to “implement its own inappropriate materials policy, by proactively monitoring school program providers and ensuring
- [Solidarity Camps: Acts of Conscience](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/solidarity-camps-acts-of-conscience/) - As Gaza Solidarity Camps spring up around Australia and the world, we’ve provided comment in support of the camps to the Educator Online:“Students and teachers have, for some time, been raising serious concerns about education’s links with the global weapons industry.Universities have largely ignored these concerns, and have continued to accept money from Elbit, Lockheed
- [Peace Pod + Teaching Resources](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/peace-pod-teaching-resources/) - Wage Peace has launched an audio series and accompanying teaching resources. Get Your Armies Off Our Bodies is the inaugural series of Wage Peace’s Peace Pod podcast.E7 Child’s Play: Militarism in the Classroom covers the issue of weapons company influence in education, with other episodes covering West Papua, Afghanistan, and more.Find links to the episodes and
- [National ban and boycott: NYSF](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/national-ban-and-boycott-nysf/) - Teachers for Peace, Medical Association for Prevention of War, and Teachers and School Staff for Palestine call on teachers, students, and families to join a national ban and boycott of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF).NYSF has a long association with global weapons giant Lockheed Martin, and actively promotes NYSF to its participants. Concerns about
- [AEU Vic Resolution: Educating for Peace](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/aeu-vic-resolution-educating-for-peace/) - The Australian Education Union reiterates and strengthens its longstanding commitment to peace.
- [NYSF: Drop your harmful sponsor](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/nysf-drop-your-harmful-sponsor/) - Teachers for Peace asks the National Youth Science Forum to cut ties with Lockheed Martin, a company profiting from humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- [New research: career preferences of UK STEM students](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/new-research-career-preferences-of-uk-stem-students/) - Research from the UK suggests students prefer non-military careers - as long as non-military options are provided.
- [Myths that Sustain the Global Arms Trade](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/myths-that-sustain-the-global-arms-trade/) - Demilitarise Education's video series is a great resource for introducing key concepts and busting myths about the weapons trade.
- [AEU Rejects Militarisation](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/aeu-rejects-militarisation/) - The AEU reiterates its opposition to the narrowing of STEM education due to the influence of weapons companies.
- [Violence + Profit](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/violence-profit/) - Increasing armed violence and instability around the world means big profits for the global weapons industry. Increasing armed violence and instability around the world means big profits for the global weapons industry.
- [UNESCO adopts guidance on education for peace](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/unesco-adopts-guidance-on-education-for-peace/) - UNESCO Member States have adopted the Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights and Sustainable Development at UNESCO’s General Conference in November.
- [Educators Reject Defence Interference](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/educators-reject-defence-interference/) - STEM programs that associate with the weapons industry should be on notice: unions reject the use of schools for the promotion of lethal industries.
- [Government's AUKUS Program is More Distortion of Education](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/governments-aukus-program-is-more-distortion-of-education/) - Investment in AUKUS skills is a diversion of public money away from the common good.
- ['On Peace': NSWTF Conference Decision](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/on-peace-nswtf-conference-decision/) - NSWTF has adopted a powerful position on education for peace, not war.
- [TFP in the IEU's The Point](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/tfp-in-the-ieus-the-point/) - The Independent Education Union's official newspaper carried an excerpt from Teachers for Peace.
- [UNESCO: Education of All, For Peace](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/unesco-education-of-all-for-peace/) - Last month, UNESCO member states – Australia amongst them – agreed to update a landmark 1974 Recommendation. The Recommendation set out international principles and standards for education, and articulated education’s vital role in building international understanding, and preserving human rights and fundamental freedoms. The 2023 update recognises that things have changed since 1974: concepts have
- [The Guardian: Children must be protected from companies that profit from war](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/the-guardian-children-must-be-protected-from-companies-that-profit-from-war/) - Teachers for Peace features in Paul Daley’s latest column for The Guardian.In an opinion piece on the increasing militarisation of STEM education – including by the Department of Defence – columnist Paul Daley argues that “childhood and youth should be strenuously defended from such influence and incursion.”Paul covers our recent success in changing NSW policy
- [Deep Dive: Peace Education](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/deep-dive-peace-education/) - Teachers for Peace features in The Educator Online’s ‘Deep Dive’ into the importance of peace education. We were delighted to speak with The Educator about our work to promote peace and disarmament, and our campaign to end the influence of the weapons industry in STEM education. We told The Educator: “There is a long tradition
- [NSW Changes Policy](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/nsw-changes-policy/) - The NSW Department of Education has changed its sponsorship policy to recognise that weapons manufacturers are not appropriate partners for schools. Teachers for Peace and Medical Association for Prevention of War have successfully argued that weapons companies should be added to a list of harmful industries that must not associate with schools. Just like tobacco,
- [Teachers Federation Commits to Peace](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/teachers-fed-commits-to-peace/) - The NSW Teachers Federation National Conference has endorsed an ‘On Peace’ recommendation. The recommendation commits the Federation to work with anti-war, peace and broader union movements to expose and oppose the threat inherent in the current rise of militarism in Australia.Presenting the recommendation to conference, Industrial Officer Kelly Marks reflected on the long history of teacher
- [Background Briefing](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/background-briefing/) - How did we get here? A deeper dive into the evidence base. Please note that what follows is intended as a highlights reel, not a comprehensive list of relevant developments. 2015 - the National STEM School Education Strategy 2016–2026 was announced, This was spurred on by concerns that Australian standards in Maths and Science were
- [Ethical bots](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/ethical-bots/) - “A spark of initiative from Camden Haven High School. A ‘coming together collaboration’ of teachers, students and family. Put it all together and you get a Robot Kit” STEM education, at its best, could offer schools and teachers the opportunity to involve their students in education that is based on the best of design thinking,
- [Weapons Companies & Influence - Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia)](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/weapons-companies-influence-medical-association-for-prevention-of-war-australia/) - The proliferation of weapons is one of the greatest threats to peace today. The global weapons industry profits from war and insecurity, and is associated with corruption and human rights violations. Read the Minors and Missiles report here Source: Weapons Companies & Influence - Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia)
- [Sydney - IEU 2022 Environment Conference](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/sydney-ieu-2022-environment-conference/) - Join us on 9th September for a day exploring ideas and initiatives, celebrating practices and acknowledging achievements on the journey to a more sustainable future. Look and admire what our school students can and do achieve! Source: Sydney - IEU 2022 Environment Conference: Food Different by Design Tickets, Fri 09/09/2022 at 8:30 am | Eventbrite
- [STEM in Defence SUmmit 2022](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/stem-in-defence-summit-2022/) - Our list of the STEM-Washers at this defence industry conference. The following is a list of the attendees at the STEM in Defence Summit held in Brisbane in August 2022. The speaker list included such great items as : Building a STEM pipeline for the Defence Industry from Primary School Teresa Janowski, CEO & Founder,
- [in whose interests?](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/in-whose-interests/) - Every state and territory department of education in Australia states that it encourages corporate partnerships and other commercial arrangements with schools. It is not difficult to justify this if we view the purpose of education as being exclusively to obtain a job.
- [What is State Capture?](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/what-is-state-capture/) - In 2022, Australian Democracy Network released an incredible report that not only defines state capture in an easy-to-understand way, but provides concrete examples of how it operates in an Australian context. Of particular relevance to the peace movement is the case study provided on the arms industry (p51). The industry's practice of "STEM-Washing" in education
- [Joan Shear Peaceful Pathways Award](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/the-joan-shears-peaceful-pathways-award/) - August 2022 Here's an interesting program up in Queensland. As we reflect on the anniversaries of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day, we invite you to join us in imagining a world without weapons and war and schools where peace - making, keeping and building are praised, prized, valued – the norm. Last year, inspired to demilitarise our
- [Anti-War & Pro-Peace Resources Database - World Beyond War . . .](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/anti-war-pro-peace-resources-database-world-beyond-war/) - So many resources - to enliven/enrich the teaching of HSIE, English, STEM, Science. Anti-War & Pro-Peace Resources Database Source: Anti-War & Pro-Peace Resources Database - World Beyond War . . .
- [TEACH PEACE NOW | ACTIVITIES | LESSONS | BOOK REVIEWS](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/teach-peace-now-activities-lessons-book-reviews/) - Source: TEACH PEACE NOW | ACTIVITIES | LESSONS | A great US based organisation providing plenty of free teaching resources!
- [Projects We Admire](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/projects-we-admire/) - A collection of international organisations and their work that coincides with our mission here at Teachers for Peace.
- [Announcing Globally Responsible Careers in STEM – new online resource | SGR: Responsible Science](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/announcing-globally-responsible-careers-in-stem-new-online-resource-sgr-responsible-science/) - Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) today launches its new online resource – ‘Globally Responsible Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics’ (GRC-STEM) – to help the growing number of job-seekers looking for employment with organisations that prioritise sustainable and ethical concerns. Source: Announcing Globally Responsible Careers in STEM – new online resource | SGR: Responsible Science
- [Welcome to S4S Week: FREE Science Resources for Educators!](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/welcome-to-s4s-week-free-science-resources-for-educators/) - Engage your students in STEM for peace, social justice and environmental sustainability. Science 4 Society is a great UK based group providing free resources for educators. Source: Welcome to S4S Week: FREE Science Resources for Educators!
- [First Nations Curriculum resources](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/first-nations-curriculum-resources/) - Source: First Nations Curriculum resources Confidently bring First Nations stories, cultures and histories into your classroom with our free curriculum resources, covering key learning areas from Foundation to Year 10.
- [stem- Get inspired by sustainable businesses](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/stem-get-inspired-by-sustainable-businesses/) - Source: Growing Sustainable Businesses with STEM | Chief Scientist Educators in Northern NSW are establishing innovative and engaging STEM partnerships with sustainable industries. What does it take to run a business successfully while addressing serious sustainability issues? How can business owners solve environmental challenges? To celebrate National Science Week in 2021, here are remarkable stories
- [iSTEM: Social Issues | Open Universities Australia](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/istem-social-issues-open-universities-australia/) - Source: iSTEM: Social Issues | Open Universities Australia In this pre-service subject at Edith Cowan students learn to: Consider how STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is used to tackle environmental, social, health and cultural challenges. Think about how this might be extended to teaching students. Evaluate STEM approaches in the classroom
- [Green Innovation awards](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/green-innovation-awards/) - The vision of the Green Innovation Awards is to inspire students to develop a lifelong passion for green innovation, connect and strengthen the local community and empower young people to believe that they can make a difference. This vision stands in contrast to the majority of awards and competitions in STEM, which are dominated by

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- [Home](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/) - TEACHERS FOR PEACE We are a professional non profit group working to promote peace and disarmament. About Us Latest Campaign TEACHERS FOR PEACE Teachers for Peace was formed in 2022 in response to the growing normalisation of war in Australia and beyond. Our three key goals are to: 1. Identify policies that education departments can
- [STEM campaign](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/stem/) - LATEST CAMPAIGN HARMFUL INFLUENCE IN STEM EDUCATION HARMFUL INFLUENCE IN STEM EDUCATION THE PROBLEM Companies that make lethal armaments and profit from war are interfering in STEM education programs across Australia. Companies – including companies that are involved with weapons of mass destruction – seek to influence primary, secondary, and tertiary students to have a positive
- [Join Us](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/join/) - JOIN TEACHERS FOR PEACE JOIN TEACHERS FOR PEACE Teachers for Peace is a politically unaffiliated organisation working to promote peace and disarmament in Australia. Membership is open to current and former teachers from every sector, education workers, students of any age, and individuals who share our goals. Our three key goals are to: 1. Identify
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- [Links & Resources](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/resources/links-resources/) - LINKS & RESOURCES LINKS & RESOURCES Want to see your organisation, network, or education resource listed? Just contact us. Visit our news page for more tools, links and ideas. PEACE & DISARMAMENT EDUCATION NSW Teachers Federation works on Peace issues including nuclear disarmament, refugee rights, climate justice. nswtf.org.au/newsNSW students in all public education settings are eligible
- [Families: take action](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/families-take-action/) - FAMILIES: TAKE ACTION If you are concerned about your children, grandchildren, or kids in your care being exposed to the harmful influence of Lockheed Martin – a company that supplies weapons for war on Gaza and beyond – tell the National Youth Science Forum that Lockheed Martin has no place in education. Fill in your details and
- [Students: take action](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/students-take-action/) - STUDENTS: TAKE ACTION Tell the National Youth Science Forum that Lockheed Martin – a company that supplies weapons for war on Gaza and beyond – has no place in education. Fill in your details and click ‘start writing’ to see our suggested text – you can add, edit, or write your own letter.
- [Teachers: take action](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/teachers-take-action/) - TEACHERS: TAKE ACTION Tell the National Youth Science Forum that Lockheed Martin – a company that supplies weapons for war on Gaza and beyond – has no place in education. Fill in your details and click ‘start writing’ to see our suggested text – you can add, edit, or write your own letter.
- [Good Apples of STEM](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/good-apples-of-stem/) - Good Apples of STEM We’ve created a simple system to help educators and students choose great STEM programs that don’t cause harm or foster militarism.Recognised Good Apples of STEM don’t have ties to the weapons industry, and promote peaceful and positive applications of STEM.Good Apples of STEM can reach a growing network of schools, educators, students
- [Good Apples: Application](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/good-apples-application/)
- [Peace awards](https://teachersforpeace.com.au/resources/peace-awards/) - COMING SOON PEACE AWARD The Peace Award acknowledges the contributions of Australian primary and secondary teachers to progress on peace and disarmament. The Peace Award launches in 2023. Join us to stay up to date, nominate, or join the awards panel. Join Us

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