Australian schools

Other countries are shutting schools – why does the Australian government say it’s safe to keep them open?

A big part of it is that there have been no documented outbreaks in schools that infected children have attended…

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

Coronavirus fears can trigger anti-Chinese prejudice. Here’s how schools can help

In an outbreak situation, xenophobia does not feel like racism. Excluding people who “come from” the epicenter of the outbreak…

4 years ago

Teachers are more depressed and anxious than the average Australian

Alarmingly, 17% screened positive for having probable alcohol abuse or dependence.

5 years ago

PAI announces Principal Certification Advisory Board

Principals Australia Institute has announced the membership of the Principal Certification Advisory Board.

6 years ago

Innovative design keeps storage on the move

As teaching materials and learning environments shift and change, furniture innovators provide creative storage solutions to keep learning on the…

6 years ago

What PD do teachers need? Let’s ask them

The one year teaching diploma is all but finished, and the focus on 'teacher quality' doesn't let up, but at…

7 years ago

Decision upheld: no funding for Islamic School

Federal education minister, Simon Birmingham has announced that the internal review of funding eligibility for the Islamic School of Canberra…

7 years ago

How to start a ‘reading movement’ at your school

Ryan Martin from Real Schools (Adam Voigt) on creating a 'reading movement' with a few simple steps, like setting individualised…

7 years ago

Trying a new behaviour approach? Don’t give up!

This week, Adam Voigt encourages teachers to persevere with new approaches to behaviour management. After all, you chose them carefully,…

7 years ago

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