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03/02/2026

Parents, please don’t stop reading to your children – a great picture book could change their life

The Guardian 27 January, 2025 by Sally Rippin Picture books help children develop their imaginations, find empathy for others and take pride in what makes them unique – all of which

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01/09/2025

International Literacy Day is almost here: Monday 8th September

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind policy-makers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of

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12/06/2025

We all like a good story: imagine the possibilities

Our partner group in 2025 is even bigger, with 17 like-minded organisations collaborating, meaning greater reach and greater impact. The FFLL is proud to lead and host this partnership. After

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29/03/2025

4 key changes you may have missed in the new school funding agreement

SchoolNews The Conversation 25 March 2025 Rachel Wilson, University of Technology Sydney & Sofia Kesidou, University of Sydney examine the fine print in the new school funding agreement. Queensland and

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23/03/2025

Sally Rippin on advocacy, change, and the future of reading

SchoolNews by Shannon Meyerkort The Australian Children’s Laureate is a two-year role given to an Australian author or illustrator who is making a significant contribution to children’s literature. As the 2023-2025

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02/02/2025

Returning to School after Summer Holidays

Trevor Cairney blogspot January 30, 2025 As teachers and parents, how do we handle the first day back after summer break? Read the tips here

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12/11/2024

Wide Reading Suggestions

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11/10/2024

Five Quirky New Picture Books that will Make Everyone Laugh

from Literacy, families and learning October 7, 2024 Click here for the titles

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11/08/2024

We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens. Here are 4 ways to help your child use them well

The Conversation August 6, 2024 by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi Dylan Cliff Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February 2021 poll by the Royal

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09/07/2024

Fourth in the whole world! Yet the government doesn’t care

EduResearch Matters July 9, 2024 by Daniel Harris Since PISA released its first creative thinking test results last week, there has been a flurry of commentary both formal and informal among

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