Learning and Literacy News
Stay up to date with what's happening in learning and literacy. This new feed brings together a curated stream of news, research, resources, and stories from around Australia and beyond — from curriculum updates and parliamentary inquiries to author spotlights, library initiatives, and First Nations perspectives in the classroom.
Whether you're an educator, school leader, or simply passionate about learning and literacy, browse below for the latest articles, curated by the Foundation for Learning and Literacy team.
Ebooks research guide
National Library of Australia The Library provides access to thousands of ebooks through its catalogue and eResources portal . These include: National Library publications Digitised historical books...
Be inspired with story!
Our partner group in 2025 was even bigger with 17 like -minded organisations collaborating, which means greater reach and greater impact. 2025’s shared advocacy focus is: We all like a good story:...
Why creative writing is crucial
The number of children who write for pleasure has fallen dramatically. Author Amelia Tait thinks we should encourage them to pick up a pen.............. read more
Balancing the books
State Library NSW Balancing the books: the value of the State Library of NSW and NSW public libraries was launched by the Treasurer of NSW on Friday 20 March 2026. Five key insights emerged...
Wonderful things are happening in Broken Hill
Our partner group in 2025 was even bigger with 17 like -minded organisations collaborating, which means greater reach and greater impact. 2025’s shared advocacy focus is: We all like a good story:...
We all like a good story…
As human beings we live our lives telling stories. Our stories carry the values communities share. A good story shares knowledge and experience, entertains and inspires us — and connects us to each...
New initiative shapes respectful relationships curriculum for schools
TheEducator May 2026 by Brett Henebery Three universities have teamed up for an initiative to inform Australia’s first ever national framework for respectful relationships education. The partnership...
Foundation of Learning and Literacy Symposium
Our partner group in 2025 is even bigger with 17 like -minded organisations collaborating, which means greater reach and greater impact. 2025’s shared advocacy focus is: We all like a good story:...
New podcast from Cue Learning
The Five Pillars of Effective Writing InstructionPillar 4: Mastery Through High Impact Writing Instruction In Episode 154, hosts Sharon and Phil join teachers De and Danielle to unpack the fourth...
Principals welcome principal wellbeing pilot funding
School News April 20256 by Gemma Easton The Federal Government has released its first report card for the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement. Education Minister Jason Clare said the report...
Education projects shortlisted in 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards
SchoolNews May 2026 by Bronte Tomkins The 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards shortlist was recently announced. Among the 226 projects shortlisted, there were a number of education projects...
Dr Bronwyn Bancroft
Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft AM is a Bundjalung Woman and Artist, and has recently been awarded the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence 2026. Bronwyn’s career has included both...
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