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NEWS from ACLF

August is here, and August means Book Week!  This year the CBCA has chosen the theme “Symphony of Stories”. You can read about the amazing milestone that the CBCA Book of The Year Awards are celebrating  this month below, but before you do – don’t forget to...

Why safety and support fuel student success

theeducator July 6, 2026 by Brett Henebery Australian schools are being asked to do more than ever before, with students looking to them not just for learning, but for support, safety and a sense of belonging. A new national survey of 400 secondary school students...

The 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards

80 years young: 22-28 August 2026 In 2026, the Children’s Book Council of Australia proudly marks the 80th year of the Book of the Year Awards. Since 1946, these awards have recognised the incredible talent and imagination that fuel the books our young readers...

Five Tips for Teachers on Bringing Homer to High Schoolers

The 74 July 17, 2026 by Joe Goodkin I stand alone on a stage in front of 200 high school freshmen. They’re looking at their phones, talking to one other, laughing — paying attention to anything but me. I pick up my guitar, strum a chord and start singing, first in...

Volume : National Reading Symposium

VOLUME is a free, online national symposium which brings together the broader Australian books and social change sectors to discuss effective approaches for building reading engagement. Reading is vital for a healthier, happier and more connected country. Regular...

Three Ways of Looking at Reflection

iste+ascd July 30, 2026 by Lynne Dorfman, Catherine Gehman, Persida Himmele, Aileen Hower When students look at, in, and out during learning, they can improve their meaning-making and deepen their understanding. Read article here