Media Release ACARA 14 August 2024 Findings from the NAPLAN National Results released today by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment andReporting Authority (ACARA) show that results at a national level were similar to the results in 2023.The data shows that while...
Hollman, W., Wallace, C., & Macroy, G (2024, April 10) The Conversation. The argument built by these three eminent linguists from England begins by acknowledging that in 2023 30% of 5-year-olds were not meeting target levels and that more than half the children...
The Teacher’s Tool Kit August 12, 2024 In part two of the Education Great podcast, the spotlight is on the profound influence of Garth Boomer, an educational visionary who foresaw the shift towards economic rationalism in schools. The narrative captures...
Australia Reads August 6, 2024 Foundation for Learning and Literacy co-convenor Robyn Ewing AM was invited to write this article for Australia Reads, one of the Foundation’s symposium partners. Robyn has provided a blueprint for teachers to design their literacy...
In this podcast, the spotlight is on the profound influence of Garth Boomer, an educational visionary who foresaw the shift towards economic rationalism in schools. Anecdotes delve into Boomer’s philosophy that prioritised teacher autonomy and professional...
Well, another month has sped by and it’s hard to imagine where the time has gone! I have been busy writing and dreaming up new ideas with my publishers, as well as planning many more Laureate events in the months to come.The highlight for me last month was an online...
The Conversation August 6, 2024 by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi Dylan Cliff Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February 2021 poll by the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, parents rated it as the number-one health issue facing...
Australia Reads August 5, 2024 New research by Australia Reads and BehaviourWorks Australia looks to understand the motivations and barriers around reading for pleasure – and how we can get more Australians reading. Reading for pleasure has immense benefits for our...
The 2024 Literature Symposium continues with a presentation by West Words! In our latest instalment, First Nations writer Dub Leffer has a conversation with Westwords Executive Director Michael Campbell. You can watch the presentation here....
teachific August 4, 2024 by Sharon Callen Garth Boomer was a transformative figure in Australian education, leaving a lasting legacy in curriculum development and pedagogy. His journey began in Mount Barker, South Australia, where he distinguished himself academically...
