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08/12/2024

‘Evidence-based teaching’ – the term is everywhere at the moment.

Centre for Professional Learning 5 December, 2024 by Misty Adoniou The Federal government committed $34.6 million in the 2024 Budget ‘to make evidence-based curriculum and student wellbeing support and professional development

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04/12/2024

Have you considered a book vending machine?

SchoolNews December 5, 2024 by Shannon Meyerkort n 2015, The University of Sydney introduced one of Australia’s first book vending machines in its library spaces. These machines allowed students to “snack”

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03/12/2024

News and greetings from ACLF and Sally Rippen

Australian Children's Laureate It's hard to believe we have reached the end of Sally Rippin's first year as Laureate. Your incredible 2024–25 Australian Children's Laureate has already reached almost 25,000 people –

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01/12/2024

Librarians Launch Nonprofit to Support and Build School Libraries Abroad

SLJ School Library Journal by Kara Yorio November 11, 2024 Andrea Trudeau returned from a trip to Africa a different person. Visiting places with such immense poverty “changes you as a

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27/11/2024

Part 3: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2

Literacy expert Diane Snowball delves into practical strategies for fostering comprehension in F-2 learners. From the power of reading aloud and using nonfiction texts to teaching visualisation and integrating

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27/11/2024

Part 3: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2

teachific Posted by Diane Snowball 24 November, 2024 Teaching Comprehension in the Early Years: A Practical Guide for Educators In the foundational years, teaching comprehension is one of the most impactful ways

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22/11/2024

Australians are reading less than other countries, a new report shows. Why?

The Conversation 19 November 2024 by Katya Johanson Recent international research shows Australians are buying and reading fewer books than people in many other countries. But why? A report by the European

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17/11/2024

Part 2: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2

Diane Snowball shares insights on building comprehension skills for young readers, focusing on cohesive ties, inference, and integrated learning. The podcast and blog explore practical strategies like shared reading, the

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12/11/2024

Wide Reading Suggestions

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14/10/2024

Part 4: Blessing the Book with Sharon Callen

In part 4 of the podcast series, Sharon delves into a carefully curated collection of picture books. She highlights their ability to engage both teachers and students, while introducing themes

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