SchoolNews April 1, 2026 by Shannon Meyerkort They say it takes a village to raise a child, but how many does it take to raise a reader? A parent? A teacher? A librarian? Literacy isn’t just about being able to read, it’s about developing a love of stories and books,...
The annual writing competition for NSW primary students in Years 1 to 6 is now open for submissions. Held in association with the State Library of NSW, the competition is an exciting opportunity for students to express their ideas. Selected students will become...
Play with puppets is used in this research to encourage learning and literacy with very young children. Reference: Beyond words: inclusion through arts rich experiencesKaraolis, O., & Cologon, K. (2026) European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 1-13....
The Educator 25 March 2026 The Federal Government has released its first ‘report card’ tracking progress on its national school reforms, which were green lighted by every state and territory in 2025. The Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA) was launched in July...
CBS News by Lauren Crawford March 24, 2026 In one North Texas classroom, book reports sound a little different. Instead of standing at the front of the room, students at Heritage Elementary in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD are stepping up to the microphone. At just 7 and...
Topfer , C. (2026) In 2020 the lead researcher in this work, Dr Nell Duke, released a Listening to Reading-Watching While Writing protocol https://www.nellkduke.org/listening-to-reading-protocol. This is an informal formative assessment tool designed for use during...
Expressions of interest are now open for the second round of LitUp! This live literature initiative from Australia Reads supports schools and communities to create and run events with Australian authors and illustrators.Schools, libraries, and bookstores in NSW...
Worth $15,000, the Reading Australia Fellowship will support an experienced English and literacy teacher or teacher librarian to undertake research to benefit the study of Australian literature in schools.The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund has made some...
Pillar 1: Purposeful Planning In this landmark first podcast episode, Phil and Sharon introduce a 2026 series dedicated entirely to the art and craft of teaching writing. Joining them are Danielle Monique and De Ludlum — two Year 6 teachers from regional Western...
Roy, D. (2026, March 19) Edu Research Matters. Discusses the issues surrounding inclusion arguing that differentiation supports all students. Inclusion isn’t failing but our systems are. Here’s what we must do...
