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.
From policy to practice: what does GenAI use in classrooms actually look like?
EduResearch Matters May 28, 2026 by Meena Jha and Amara Atif Australian universities have moved fast on generative AI (GenAI). Policies, guidelines and statements on academic integrity are now...
Opinion: Why listening to teachers matters more than ever
TheEducator May 2026 by Naomi Nicholas In November 2025, educators, funders, and sector leaders gathered in Sydney for The Reality of Teaching: Insights from Australia’s Educators, a conversation...
Does your child only read graphic novels? That’s OK – it’s helping them build literacy skills
The Conversation May 4, 2026 by Judith Ridge and Robyn Cox Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like: how do I...
National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving...
National Simultaneous Storytime 2026
Copyright Agency Reading Australia NSS is an annual event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy in libraries, classrooms, and communities around the country. The NSS book for...
ACER to deliver PISA 2029 with novel focus on AI and media literacy
SchoolNews May 2026 by Gemma Easton After a competitive tender process, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has appointed the Australian Council for Educational...
Australia has access to 20,000 migrant teachers, but is not using them. Why not?
SchoolNews May 2026 by Sun Yee Yip Monash University As of December 2025, there was a reported shortfall of 2600 teachers in Victoria and New South Wales alone. A 2024 Australian Education Union...
Inside the program reshaping music education in Australia’s schools
the educator, by Brett Henebery In many Australian classrooms, a quiet contradiction playing out. While an ever-growing body of research shows that music education lifts engagement, supports...
Teacher Anthology
Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW Di Bates, editor and publisher of Buzz Words magazine for people connected with the Children’s Book industry, says: “I am collecting stories from...
Happy learners, happy schools: Supporting wellbeing for students and staff
SchoolNews by Gemma Easton March 11, 2026 Wellbeing in schools has come into focus in recent years, with research increasingly suggesting a link between students’ happiness and sense of belonging,...
Should schools get rid of homework? Some educators are saying yes
npr April 28, 2026 by Ariel Gilreath A few days into the new semester this January, the LaSalle Parish school district in rural Louisiana made a pronouncement: No more homework. Since then, none of...
Story Dogs: Unleashing a new chapter on learning
SchoolNews by Bronte Tomkins May 2026 Story Dogs is an Australia-wide program that sees volunteers bring their dogs to primary schools where children can read to them in a private, non-judgmental...
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