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Melbourne primary school shuts down

A primary school in Melbourne has been ordered to close after a teacher tested positive for coronavirus

How to talk to students about COVID-19

The first step when speaking with anxious students is for teachers to remain calm and well-informed

COVID 19: Sydney school closes

The primary school in south-west Sydney has been ordered to close after a visitor tested positive for coronavirus

Leading private school launches global course for students

The Educator speaks to HaileyburyX program director Peter Thomas about how the program puts the ‘ed’ in ‘ed-tech’

School assemblies and excursions banned

Several state education departments across Australia will adopt the social distancing measures from today to prevent students and staff from being exposed to the coronavirus

Schools and universities will remain open, says PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that Australia’s schools and universities will remain open, saying the government is taking “a pragmatic but cautious approach”.

COVID-19: Experts call for all schools to be closed

The Federal Government should close all schools to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia

More schools close due after COVID-19 cases confirmed

The school has become the sixth in Australia to close as a result of the virus, which has now infected 161 people nationwide

Revolutionising professional learning for teachers and students

Cognition Education Group highlights the oversized impact of video technology in enhancing teacher collective efficacy

Education ministers call for “consistent responses” to COVID-19

As more schools close due to the COVID-19 outbreak, education ministers are coordinating their response to the crisis