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Attendance rates high as kids return to school

National attendance data shows the online absentee rate has dropped to 4.8% - half the previous averages for the start of term

NSW students to return to school one day a week

Students will undergo a staggered return to school from the third week of Term 2, the state's government revealed today

Taking classes, exams online is key to easing COVID-19 disruption

Rather than jeopardise the education of an entire generation, we should work towards ensuring the best learning outcomes possible, writes Jennifer Dewar, senior education consultant at D2L

Paradigm change or location change?

As teaching and learning shifts online, educators must have real understanding of what is happening and see this for what it is, writes edtech leader Peter West

Eddie Woo shares tricks of the trade with educators

The Educator talks to Eddie Woo about a new initiative giving educators the technical skills to share their lessons via YouTube

No late students on day one – new data

Absentee levels have hit all-new low, and students are also signing on earlier

PM outlines 7 principles for schools ahead of Term 2

The principles have been adopted by the National Cabinet as a result of advice from the government's medical expert panel

Now for the good news: Principal walks his talk…five miles a day

When UK schools closed, Zane Powles started walking five miles every day to deliver lunches to vulnerable school children

Ten tips for effective communication

Emeritus Professor Dr Gary Goh shares some useful tips for leaders who want to make sure their message is heard loud and clear

Best practice for online learning during COVID-19

The Educator speaks to AITSL CEO Mark Grant about practical approaches to help teachers establish online and distance learning for their students