In this research the concept of ‘successful’ reading is challenged along with the linear development of educational knowledge. Reference: Heinrichs,D.,Exley,B.,Bradfield, K. & Clancy, S. (2025, Aug. 5) Stories of ‘successful’ readers: Matristic ontologies of...
This research finds that no one program is best in developing reading comprehension but that rigidity constrains teacher agency and programs are best implemented as part of a balanced literacy program which is informed by a teacher’s professional knowledge about...
A case study which explores how one experienced teacher ‘adopts and adapts’ pre-packaged resources for spelling and phonics. Reference: Exley,B., Hoyte, F. & Singh, P. (2025, July 28). When the curriculum demands personalisation: adaptive professionalism,...
Discusses the issues surrounding inclusion arguing that differentiation supports all students. Reference: Roy, D. Inclusion isn’t failing but out systems are. Here’s what we must do now. (2026, March 19) Edu Research Matters. Inclusion isn’t failing but our systems...
Applications for the 2026 Reading Australia Fellowship are now open. The Fellowship is worth $15,000 and is open to experienced English and literacy teachers and teacher librarians. This is an opportunity to undertake professional development and research that will...
ascd March 1, 2026 by Kristina Peterson Why teaching students to document their AI use may be the most human part of literacy instruction today. … AI might provide students with a product, but our job is to ensure students still own the process. In a world where...
The Conversation March 12, 2026 Writers Jonty Claypole, Sophie Gee and Roanna Gonsalves at the State Library of NSW, Sydney. Joy Lai/State Library of NSW The long arm of the library has made a writer of me. This long arm, a composite of many libraries, created the...
Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August 2026! 2026 is a Symphony of Stories! Go to The Children’s Book Council of Australia website for more information about this wonderful event.
Calling all those enjoying the Reading Australia resources, in particular the free units of work designed around Australian literature. Reading Australia would love you to take part in the Reading Australia Survey. Your feedback is extremely important. It will help...
aitsl February 2026 Welcome back to a new school year! A new year brings new learners, new challenges and new chances to grow. During Term 1, you build the routines, relationships and quiet systems that make your classroom, school or early childhood setting feel...
