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Now for the good news: Students give 'virtual hug' to community

St Rita's College girls are writing letters of support to those who are in isolation or on the frontline of the COVID-19 outbreak

More states go pupil-free

Another four states will make their schools pupil free in the coming weeks but will stay open for children of essential workers

Rising Stars 2020: Entries close today

Final day to nominate the education industry's future leaders

Now for the good news: Looking on the brighter side

Amidst the gloom of COVID-19, rays of sunshine can be found, writes Henry Grossek, principal of Berwick Lodge Primary School

Kids with disabilities get free online resources

A new partnership is crowd-sourcing global resources that may be useful in supporting children with complex and/or additional learning needs

'Make all schools pupil-free by end of week' – principals

The peak body for Australia's public primary school principals says keeping children at school is doing more harm than good

Premier's call on schools a 'moral dilemma' for parents, say teachers

NSW teachers say the Premier failed to provide reassurance for public school teachers and principals

Supporting schools' shift to online education

One education department has launched a new site with advice for teachers on how they can support students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

How to help school leavers' transition to work

One state is expanding a program designed to improve Year 12 students' transition to employment or further study

Nearly half of Aussie kids stayed home today

New data reveals nearly half of school students did not attended school today – up from 25% on Friday