covid-19

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

COVID-19 and Year 12 anxiety: Should the ATAR be scrapped?

Certainly, online learning has highlighted inequities in access and support for many students – the playing field is not level.…

4 years ago

Coronavirus: Remembering the value of school in a time of crisis

The 2010s saw a growing tendency to argue against the principle of mass compulsory schooling.

4 years ago

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

Kids shouldn’t have to repeat a year of school because of coronavirus. There are much better options

Many students are likely to be behind, and some will be very far behind. If schools are closed for all…

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

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

COVID-19: what closing schools and childcare centres would mean for parents and casual staff

Even without closures, the fewer numbers of students across Australia will impact on casual staff in both the childcare and…

4 years ago

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