The Five Pillars of Effective Writing InstructionPillar 4: Mastery Through High Impact Writing Instruction In Episode 154, hosts Sharon and Phil join teachers De and Danielle to unpack the fourth pillar of effective writing instruction: mastery through high-impact...
School News April 20256 by Gemma Easton The Federal Government has released its first report card for the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement. Education Minister Jason Clare said the report card shows early signs of improvement. The number of students finishing...
SchoolNews May 2026 by Bronte Tomkins The 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards shortlist was recently announced. Among the 226 projects shortlisted, there were a number of education projects that have earned their way onto this prestigious list. From primary...
Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft AM is a Bundjalung Woman and Artist, and has recently been awarded the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence 2026. Bronwyn’s career has included both national and international exhibitions. Her work is held in major...
EduResearch Matters May 28, 2026 by Meena Jha and Amara Atif Australian universities have moved fast on generative AI (GenAI). Policies, guidelines and statements on academic integrity are now widespread. But in classrooms, a more practical question is taking shape:...
TheEducator May 2026 by Naomi Nicholas In November 2025, educators, funders, and sector leaders gathered in Sydney for The Reality of Teaching: Insights from Australia’s Educators, a conversation grounded in lived experience and honest reflection. Hosted by Primary...
Australia Reads What are the most effective strategies for getting more Australians reading? The newly released Reaching Australian readers report offers insights and takeaways for the industry. New national research from Monash University, in collaboration with...
The Conversation May 4, 2026 by Judith Ridge and Robyn Cox Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like: how do I get my child to read something other than comics or graphic novels? But...
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026...
Copyright Agency Reading Australia NSS is an annual event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy in libraries, classrooms, and communities around the country. The NSS book for 2026 is Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd,...