Several schools in Australia have closed after some students and teachers tested positive for COVID-19, reports Megan O'Connell. Meanwhile, some independent schools have sent all students home pre-emptively, without any infections being detected. Classes will now be done online. While the federal government has introduced a...
As the number of new cases of coronavirus infection continue to rise the impact is now being felt in schools in Australia, says Mandie Shean. At least four closed due to students and a staff member testing positive for the virus. Most international travel by Queensland...
Vision Australia launches Code Jumper, an award-winning STEM tool teaching blind kids to computer code Code Jumper opens up the world of computer coding to blind children. Designed originally by Microsoft and developed by American Printing House, Code Jumper assists 7-11 year olds, regardless of their...
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation new Kitchen Garden Program for Early Childhood Research tells us that the earlier positive food relationships are normalised the more likely children are to enjoy fresh, seasonal, delicious food into adulthood. The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation has adapted its...
Teachers identify one in five children as having emerging health or developmental concerns when they start school, report researchers Meredith O'Connor, Jon Quach, and Sharon Goldfeld, This might include a child being disruptive, having difficulties understanding the teacher’s instructions, or experiencing fears and anxieties at a...
Like adults, children use the news to learn about what’s happening in the world. But the circulation of misinformation, such as the recent spread of fake news about COVID-19 (the disease caused by coronavirus), blurs our understanding of events and issues, researchers Tanya Notley and...
Is there a special time when our children’s brains are more open to learning new skills like reading, writing and playing a musical instrument? And is ‘earlier’ always ‘better’? We all want to give our children the best start in life, yet knowing when to introduce...
Making better use of Australia's top teachers will improve student outcomes. Here's how to do it reports Peter Goss, Grattan Institute Australia must do better in school education. Following our worst ever results in international tests last year, politicians are keen to act, and quickly. But...
Future learners will need an excellent start in early learning if they are to cope with mid to late 21st century challenges reports Iram Siraj It may be a truism that the future will be different, but human expectations have rarely been so high about the...
The Australian Government eSafety Commissioner has released a bunch of great resources for parents and teachers on this day designated 'Safer Internet Day' 2020 to promote online safety issue with children, parents, teachers and the wider community. Their website not only covers general eSafety but also...
