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Taking ICT literacy to the next level
Taking ICT literacy to the next level

What do the results from the latest NAP-ICT assessment mean in terms of student skills and competencies?

From evidence to action – it's time to join the dots
From evidence to action – it's time to join the dots

A new research report says it's time to 'join the dots' and scale up successful examples of flexible learning systems to meet the 21st Century education needs of all Australian school students.

Culturally responsive teaching: What Aboriginal parents and students say is important
Culturally responsive teaching: What Aboriginal parents and students say is important

Recent research provides insight into culturally responsive teaching practices from the perspective of Aboriginal parents and students.

Infographic: Teaching hours - Part 2
Infographic: Teaching hours - Part 2

In the second part of Teacher's infographic on teaching hours, we look at how the United Kingdom compares with other countries when it comes to the number of teaching hours in primary, lower secondary and upper secondary.

Infographic: Teaching hours
Infographic: Teaching hours

How does Australia compare with other countries when it comes to the number of teaching hours in primary, lower secondary and upper secondary? Find out in today's infographic.

Catching up struggling readers
Catching up struggling readers

A pilot study has helped struggling youngsters in Australia, with participating students achieving an average reading age gain of 15 months in six months.

Infographic: Formats of writing outside school
Infographic: Formats of writing outside school

What do children and young people most commonly write outside school time? The National Literacy Trust UK recently explored.

Delaying Kindergarten – the impact on mental health
Delaying Kindergarten – the impact on mental health

Delaying a child’s enrolment to Kindergarten for a year has mental health benefits, according to new research from Stanford University.

Infographic: Universal primary education
Infographic: Universal primary education

The theme of World Teachers' Day 2015 is 'Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies'. What are some of the challenges when it comes to staff shortages? Find out in this infographic.

Writing skills and employability – do young people see the link?
Writing skills and employability – do young people see the link?

New research from the National Literacy Trust UK shows that a large percentage of children and young people don't see a connection between good writing skills and employability.