Are virtual schools the solution to school refusal? + Headlines

In 2020 and amid a global pandemic, over 4 million students across Australia were forced to transition to online learning. Almost every school became a “virtual school” and it came with unintended consequences, including school refusal - which became the subject of a Federal Senate Inquiry last year. School refusal is an emotional-based avoidance of the traditional classroom. Among the solutions the government is investing in, and health practitioners are recommending, is enrolling affected students in the very thing that put the issue in the spotlight - virtual schools. But how effective can they be and what other solutions are available to parents and students struggling through this? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by educator, author, award-winning speaker and founder of The Youth Excel Centre, Michelle Mitchell to find out more. Headlines: Paris Paralympics wrap up  Mother of Georgia school shooter speaks out, says she warned school Nearly 70% of Australia’s tourism sites are at risk from climate change Elle Macpherson defends natural cancer treatment Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom