The phrase ‘home schooling’ is being used to describe what parents in some states in Australia and globally are experiencing, with the temporary cessation of formal face-to-face schooling in lieu of remote modes of learning. Undoubtedly, some students will find ...
More »‘Staggered approach’ best for back to school: NSW Teachers Federation
The federal president of the NSW Teachers Federation, Angelo Gavrielatos, has recommended returning to school in a "staggered" fashion after health restrictions lift, starting with Kindergarten and Year 12. Once authorities relax social distancing measures, instead of the entire student ...
More »Federal education minister issues stern warning to independent schools to reopen by term two
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan has threatened to wield a big stick at independent schools that do not resume face-to-face teaching for children whose parents want it or need it. Indeed, Tehan has threatened to remove funding if such independent ...
More »‘Ingenious’ program ensures online learning focuses on real science during COVID-19 shutdown
The messaging surrounding school closures has justifiably been characterised as mixed, with some independent schools closing their doors while others (mainly in the public system) remain open for students of essential workers and those with special learning requirements. Whichever way ...
More »Is direct instruction for all? Government program aimed at improving Indigenous literacy fails to hit the mark
A new study conducted by the University of South Australia and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) has found that a $30 million federal government program developed to improve literacy outcomes for Indigenous Australians has failed to meet its ...
More »No ‘Year 13’ as unis develop alternative assessments for next year’s intake
Education Minister Dan Tehan has made an assurance that all Australian students will graduate with an ATAR this year, despite the multitude of disruptions and uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the decision to not entertain a Year ...
More »Australia’s outstanding teachers revealed
Twelve of Australia’s most outstanding teachers in early childhood, primary and secondary schools have been acknowledged in the National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). This year grandparents, parents, school boards, secondary student councils, parent associations and other groups across Australia ...
More »‘Unsung teaching heroes’ come together via Twitter to keep learning alive at home
Despite plunges in school attendance and concerns over teachers’ wellbeing brought about by COVID-19, some inspirational teachers have taken to Twitter to share valuable ideas, resources and coping mechanisms. Indeed, the importance of teachers in the community was recognised last weeks. ...
More »Mental health expert offers top tips for 2020’s Year 12 students
Year 12 is a stressful period that’s jam-packed with content and finishes quite early in the year. Usually this is problematic enough, but with COVID-19 continuing to significantly complicate the education sector, this year will be particularly challenging for graduating ...
More »Independent schools union calls for ‘immediate stop’ to stand downs without pay
The Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA) has been told that a small number of independent schools are considering standing down support staff without pay in Term 2 due to COVID-19’s fallout. However, the union is resolutely calling for the ...
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