Foundation for Learning and Literacy

Alannah and Madeline Foundation Click on the link below for the eSmart Learning and Resources Hub. It has a range of free resources and information designed to assist educators to support students to become positive digital citizens. Click here

SchoolNews October, 2024 by Gemma Easton The Federal Government introduced legislation to parliament last week to increase funding to public schools. The government said the legislation will enable state governments to fully fund public schools. The funding is tied to...

In Part 2 of “A New Assessment Tool for Teachers,” Sharon Callen dives deeper into effective usage strategies for a new literacy assessment tool. Sharing her experiences modelling the tool for teachers, she reveals how specific techniques in fluency, decoding, and...

SMH Christopher Harris Teenagers have lower comprehension levels than they did last year and their favourite books include the primary school-level Diary of a Wimpy Kid, according to a national report on reading habits of adolescents. Analysts say students are...

aitsl has a new survey. Last year they heard from over 42,000 teachers! This year they want to hear from even more. From aitsl: Why should I do the survey? Each year we ask registered teachers and leaders across schools and early childhood settings to share their...

Bestowing the Beauty of book Blether by Mellie Green This book provides guidance for improving primary classroom reading instruction. As education stakeholders now recognise, there is an urgent need for policy and practice beyond phonics and for improved reading...