education

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

‘I have never felt so frightened’: Australia’s coronavirus schools messaging must address teacher concerns

In a Facebook video this week Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government wanted schools to open up for all…

4 years ago

COVID-19 has thrown year 12 students’ lives into chaos. So what can we do?

Reducing the breadth of material covered, as a system wide response, is a sensible option – either the detail in…

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

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

Safety first: digitising school visitor management

Sign-in protocols have changed drastically. A thorough visitor management system should be quick, seamless, and gather lots of data.

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

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence postponed

The government announced this decision based  on the latest public health advice on social distancing measures.

4 years ago

Op-Ed: How to optimise online learning in the age of Coronavirus

Professor of Educational Psychology Andrew Martin offers a five-point guide for educators in the face of COVID-19. Due to the…

4 years ago

What my students taught me about reading: old books hold new insights for the digital generation

Last year, 2019, saw the first cohort of students who were born in or beyond 2000 – the so-called digital…

4 years ago

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