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 »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 »How one NSW school is operating in uncertain times
Unlike Victoria and the ACT, New South Wales is yet to formally close schools, although students are encouraged to stay at home, especially if they are sick. As Education Review reported on Tuesday, this decision – backed by PM Scott ...
More »AEU, NSWTF criticise governments for ‘recipe for chaos’ ahead of urgent meeting today
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s statement on Sunday night regarding school closures has caused major confusion among principals, teachers, education support staff and parents, according to Australian Education Union (AEU) federal president Correna Haythorpe and the NSW Teachers Federation. She has urged ...
More »Australia’s schools remain open as those in UK, Russia close
Schools in Australia will remain open for the foreseeable future amid the coronavirus crisis, with governments heeding advice that closing them would have dire consequences. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the nation's top medical officers and leaders are constantly ...
More »Is it time for Australian schools to be closed amid COVID-19 pandemic?
There has been a surge in parents and health professionals across Australia calling for immediate school closures, as the COVID-19 pandemic tightens its grip and strict mass gathering bans and social distancing protocols have been enforced. My sons school spent lessons ...
More »Teachers union warns of learning inequalities amid potential school closures
Teaching union officials have expressed concern that school shutdowns in NSW could lead to learning inequalities as some students will have access to better technology than others. The warning comes after the NSW Department of Education announced that virtual classrooms ...
More »US, Canada travel ban for WA school kids
The travel ban for international excursions for Western Australian schools has been extended due to the spread of COVID-19 across the United States. Due to its close proximity to the US border, Canada has also been included. All public, private ...
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