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Now for the good news: The ‘special lounge’ leaders making a difference

A series of online video meetings across Australia are supporting leaders working in specialist schools and settings

Televised classes to help students learn from home

The ABC will air teacher-run lessons mapped to the Australian curriculum to ensure no student falls behind in their learning

Now for the good news: Students supporting elderly community

Students at one Queensland school are building meaningful and heart-warming connections with elders at an aged care home

Should the ATAR be cancelled for 2020?

A Change.org petition to cancel the ATAR during the COVID-19 crisis has now received more than 15,000 signatures

How principals can avoid the most common discrimination claim

A leading education lawyer offers his advice on avoiding legal risk and maintaining an unbiased environment

Global alliance to help "bewildered and anxious" students

The network aims to safeguard the welfare of students and help them graduate despite the challenges posed by COVID-19

Disadvantaged kids get free laptops

From this week, thousands of disadvantaged NSW children who have been unable to learn online will be loaned laptops, tablets and modems

Catholic school families to get urgent fee relief

Australia's Catholic schools are expanding existing fee relief arrangements to ease the financial strain on families amid the COVID-19 outbreak

How principals should deal with COVID-19 media

Media expert Pete Burdon explains how principals can turn any media encounter into an opportunity, while getting some important messages across

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