Steve Francis

Steve Francis created the Happy School program to reduce stress and improve the well-being of people who work in schools. Steve works with staff to optimise schools. He is the author of four books including First Semester CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOU! and Time Management For Teachers.

Teacher's Desk
Steve FrancisWednesday, March 17, 2021
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Staff morale and wellbeing – who is responsible?
The principal sets the tone. Their attitude is contagious.
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Industry voices
Steve FrancisWednesday, September 11, 2019
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Improving teacher wellbeing starts with you
Here are 12 actions you can take immediately to start improving your own wellbeing.
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Opinion
Steve FrancisMonday, June 3, 2019
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Reinstating respect for teachers: What can be done?
A perfect storm is brewing in education and it’s likely to have a major impact for many years.
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Industry voices
Steve FrancisWednesday, December 5, 2018
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‘Finish strong’ should be your mantra
Now is the time to watch our words, resist temptation to ‘shoot from the hip’ and make decisions on the…
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Teaching Resources
Steve FrancisWednesday, October 10, 2018
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Are you always busy?
Many educators only know two speeds – flat out and asleep. We often rush from one priority or crisis to…
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News
Steve FrancisWednesday, August 15, 2018
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Are you a teacher who’s always busy?
If you do everything in fast forward you need to slow down and make some space in your life, says…
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News
Steve FrancisWednesday, February 14, 2018
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Are you an adrenaline junkie? Pace yourself!
Being busy has acquired a new status and many educators only know two speeds – flat out and asleep! This…
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Set your laptop free!

CommBox focuses on revolutionizing Australian classrooms with its Classic S4 interactive screen. Addressing teachers’ needs for flexibility and convenience, harnessing it’s education technology to reducing laptop dependency.
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BenQ Launches First EDLA-Certified Interactive Displays

BenQ, a global leader in Display Solutions for Education, has announced its next generation of interactive displays.
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Thrive: Practical strategies to nourish teacher wellbeing

In this empathetic and practical guide, Daniela Falecki answers the encompassing question, ‘How can I thrive at work?’
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Improved COLA functionality at Carlton Public School

The addition of a PA system to a covered outdoor learning area can greatly improve the functionality of the space. This was the experience at Carlton Public School.
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Support the science of reading with Sora

Support the science of reading with our new Supersonic Phonics and Decodables simultaneous use package…
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The SchoolTech Phone Locker by TechXpress: Your Go-To Solution for the Classroom Phone Ban

Is your school looking for a cost-effective for the classroom phone ban?
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