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Children’s storytelling data reveals impact of COVID on literacy
Analysis from the largest children's story-writing event in Australia, reveals the impact COVID-19 has had on children’s vocabulary, interests and…
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What my students taught me about reading: old books hold new insights for the digital generation
Last year, 2019, saw the first cohort of students who were born in or beyond 2000 – the so-called digital…
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Young women won’t be told how to behave, but is #girlboss just deportment by another name?
It’s important to remember that girlbossing isn’t feminism, it’s capitalism.
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3 ways to help children think critically about the news
The circulation of misinformation, such as fake news spreading about coronavirus, blurs our understanding of events and issues. How can…
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Kids may need more help finding answers to their questions in the information age
Recent studies by scientists who examine how people ask questions or explore problems have shown that by the time kids…
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Class party palooza: Dos, don’ts and lazy last-min recipes
Whether you’ve been saddled with bringing a plate to the staff send-off or you want to celebrate the end-of-year with…
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Which work experience type are you?
Two Year 12 students at Chatswood High School have launched an innovative online business to take the guesswork out of…
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Book it in: Australian Reading Hour has arrived
Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.
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We asked primary school students to review new book releases for Term 3
Here's the verdict, just in time for Australian Reading Hour...
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Primary school students honoured for anti-bullying stance
The competition, now in its sixth year, received 45,000 registrations from primary school aged children from around the country. The…
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