Resources for teachers – new website

A&U Learn is Allen & Unwin’s home for teachers, librarians, parents and caregivers. The hub provides a wealth of resources. You can dive into teachers’ notes for a diverse range of books, curated lists on various topics, new release catalogues, and fun...

2025 What Matters Writing Competition

The Whitlam Institute’s national writing competition is now open for students in Years 5-12! This is an opportunity for young writers to express what truly matters to them—whether through fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or prose. In 600 words or...

Mastering NAPLAN: The Authentic Way

teachific Literacy Blog 12 February 2025 by Sharon Callen As educators, we often grapple with the challenge of preparing students for standardised tests while maintaining authentic teaching practices. Sharon Callen’s insights on NAPLAN preparation offer a...

How teachers can start the new school year right

SchoolNews 6 February 2025 by Shannon Meyerkort The start of a new school year is a chance to embrace fresh opportunities, welcome new faces, and set the tone for success. It’s not just about preparing your classroom—it’s also about fostering collaboration and...

Taking teachers onto Country

SchoolNews 12 February 2025 by Shannon Meyerkort What happens when Aboriginal Culture and knowledge is placed at the centre of education? The Culturally Nourishing Schooling (CNS) project is seeking to transform educational practices and improve educational outcomes...

Apply to be the next Reading Australia Fellow

SchoolNews 12 February 2025 Shannon Meyerkort The Reading Australia Fellowship is a special opportunity for educators who are passionate about Australian literature and its role in shaping our cultural identity. Every year the Copyright Agency offers a $15,000...

New report from Australia Reads released today!

Understanding Australian Readers How do we get more people reading? What are the best ways to reach those who rarely read? And what can we practically do to influence reading habits? Understanding Australian readers: Behavioural insights into recreational reading is a...

Decisions, decisions: Why do teachers feel time poor?

AARE February 10, 2025 By Meghan Stacey, Sue Creagh, Nicole Mockler, Anna Hogan and Greg Thompson …In our research, we sought to ask the question of whether decision making might be part of the subjective intensity of teaching work. To do this we used an app...

Research for Joy: A powerful lever in ECEC

The Sector January 29, 2025 by Dr Olivia Karaolis The federal government’s decision to make available a Worker Retention payment of 15 percent (to be phased over the next two years) can be seen as a positive step towards addressing the huge demand for staff in the...

Happy Laureate Anniversary Sally Rippen

It is exactly ONE YEAR since we announced Sally Rippin as our eighth Australian Children’s Laureate and her mission to show why ‘All kids can be readers!’.Sally reached millions of people in her first year, as we worked alongside literary...