Foundation for Learning and Literacy

December 3, 2022

The Science of Reading and the Perils of State Literacy Policies: Virginia’s Cautionary Tale

NCTE 12.01.22 Dorothy s. Suskind In this space, where the Reading Wars have claimed to be won, and the science settled, where narrow reading instruction is purported to support a wide

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

November 28, 2022

The Science of Reading and the Media: Is Reporting Biased?

Literacy Research Association by Maren Aukerman, The University of Calgary November 23, 2022 At least two questions are critical for assessing journalistic quality. First, does the writing exhibit bias that distorts

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

November 28, 2022

How to evaluate letter name knowledge

Letter names provide an important foundation for students. Literacy expert Sharon Callen talks about the different activities teachers can use to check a child's understanding of letters. Continue Reading

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

November 23, 2022

Teachers Sharing Their Professional Practices Part 1 from Cue Learning

Literacy expert Sharon Callen brings in three teachers to share their literacy teaching practices... The group talks about the challenges and opportunities in developing units of work in an integrated way. They

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

November 8, 2022

Letting Students Experience a Text Before They Analyze It

edutopia August 18, 2022 by Andrew Boryga By giving students a chance to read text ‘like a reader’ first, you can help them generate insights in a natural, informal way—before asking

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

November 1, 2022

2022-2023 Kids’ Reading Guide

Read the message from Gabrielle Wang our Children's Laureate welcoming everyone to this very special selection of children's books, handpicked and reviewed by leading booksellers across Australia. Categories include books

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

October 24, 2022

New Release Books to Inspire Young Learners

Listen to an experienced teacher (Lucy Stinson) and a passionate bookstore event coordinator (Genevieve Kruyssen) share their recommended books, including how to use them and connect them with the curriculum

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

October 9, 2022

Brian Cambourne: Conditions for Learning

How can teachers develop a set of conditions for learning in the classroom that lead to greater student engagement and improved outcomes? Listen to Associate Professor Brian Cambourne, an

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

September 30, 2022

Do you have time to visit the NSW State Library these holidays?

State Library of NSW has launched a new exhibition, Imagine...the Wonder of Picture Books, which celebrates the stories and characters from Australia's much-loved picture books. The exhibition features books, original illustrations,

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

September 21, 2022

The sixth presentation in the 2022 Literature Symposium is now available!

This presentation features the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2022 and 2023 Gabrielle Wang in conversation with Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation Board Member and AISWA Deputy Director Ron Gorman. View here

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