Health & Safety

Cyber threats at home: how to keep kids safe while they’re learning online

Children working at home are not usually protected by the filters provided by their school.

4 years ago

COVID-19 highlighting inherent inequality in education

Only 68% of children aged 5 to 14 in Australia’s most disadvantaged communities access the internet at home, compared with…

4 years ago

Self-care with Adam Voigt: Is your glass half full or half empty?

We all face tough days or times. It’s a part of life, especially in schools, and especially for leaders. But…

4 years ago

Students less focused, empathetic and active than before – technology may be to blame

Nearly four out of five teachers said they saw a decrease in students’ ability to focus on learning tasks, 80%…

4 years ago

‘Stupid coronavirus!’ In uncertain times, we can help children through mindfulness and play

“Stupid coronavirus!” I heard my six-year-old mumble while talking in her sleep. Earlier that day her swimming and basketball lessons…

4 years ago

6 strategies to juggle work and young kids at home: it’s about flexibility and boundaries

Getting through all these curve-balls will be a challenge for all. Some schools are closed, others remain open, the government…

4 years ago

5 ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to coronavirus

For those of you moving towards e-learning in the coming days, weeks and months... It’s not realistic to think that…

4 years ago

OP-Ed: No, Australia is not putting teachers in the coronavirus firing line. Their risk is very low

Although the risk is small, teachers aged above 65 or who have a chronic condition, should consider not going to…

4 years ago

UPDATE: PM orders schools to stay open this term, VIC brings schools holidays forward, NSW advises parents to pull kids out

Asked about the risk of students transmitting COVID-19 to teachers and school staff, the National Cabinet said it believes there…

4 years ago

What does social distancing and a hygiene regimen look like in schools right now?

The NSW department of education offers a closer look at its recommendations for schools in the state that has so…

4 years ago

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