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ACT teachers 'scared' in classes of up to 60 students amid shortage

The Education Directorate does not know how many teachers will be needed in coming years as teachers say they do not feel safe in classes of up to 60 students, an inquiry has been told.

The Canberra Times · Mar 29, 2022

SA Premier rules out longer Easter school holidays to counter COVID-19 outbreaks at schools

Premier Peter Malinauskas quickly shuts down any talk of public schools finishing term 1 a week early due to the pressures of COVID-19.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2022

Call to cut SA school term over virus

The Australian Education Union has called for an early end to the school term- in South Australia because of surging COVID-19 cases.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022