literacy
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In The Classroom
Dolly Parton’s reading program works, research finds
Dolly Parton's shared book reading charity that delivers free books to underprivileged children has increased literacy outcomes, an international study…
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Opinion
Teacher librarians forgotten in schools
Amid the literacy debate in schools, one factor has been overlooked: the collapse of teacher librarians in schools.
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In The Classroom
Meet the PM’s Spelling Bee finalists
Young spelling stars of the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee head to state and territory Finals this week, after passing through…
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In The Classroom
Why students reject second language study
Students are turning away from learning a second language other than English because they don't see it as a viable…
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Exclusive
How to teach students media literacy
The editor of a media literacy resource for teachers and school children said it's essential that children know what's happening…
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Policy & Reform
$3.8bn Coalition pledge to send books to disadvantaged kids
An elected Coalition government would send students in disadvantaged areas one book per month to kickstart literacy development. The $3.8bn…
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Health and Wellbeing
New research: See what books students are reading
A survey of 62,000 students from 440 schools across Australia has revealed the most popular books for each student by age group.…
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School Management
‘Inclusive education starts with teachers believing they can do it:’ Post-NDIS review
The recent Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability recommended a phasing out of special schools,…
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In The Classroom
Single-sex schools going co-ed
Several Sydney high schools will transition to co-education after community consultation showed strong support for migrating schools away from single-sex…
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In The Classroom
Explicit instruction of phonics: A reading revolution for young learners
The federal government has committed $10.8m to a free voluntary ‘phonics health check’, with this year’s recent NAPLAN results revealing…
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