Updated Ma 2026
1News Reporters. (2025). Educators demand transparency over literacy teacher service axing. Retrieved June 2025 from www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/15/educators-demand-transparency-over-literacy-teacher-service-axing/
ABC News (Australia). (2025). One-third of students not meeting literacy and numeracy expectations. Retrieved August 2025 from https://youtu.be/vXYdDCAF9PM?si=zjz2dvFoh4xDgXsR
ABC Radio National Breakfast. (Stranger, G.). (2025, August, 18). Book Week celebrates 80 years in Australia. [ABC]. Retrieved August 2025 www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/book-week-celebrates-80-years-in-australia/105669868?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared
Adoniou, M. (2019). Does your child struggle with spelling? This might help. The Conversation. Retrieved Jul. 2019 from <https://theconversation.com/does-your-child-struggle-with-spelling-this-might-help-104410>
Adoniou, M. (2016). Language matters in science and mathematics - here's why. Retrieved November 2024 theconversation.com/language-matters-in-science-and-mathematics-heres-why-68960
Australian Education Research Organisation. (2023) Introduction to the science of reading. Retrieved May 2024 from www.edresearch.edu.au/summaries-explainers/explainers/introduction-science-reading
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Australian Government. (2022). Australia's children. Literacy and numeracy. Retrieved 9 July 2024 from www.aihw.gov.au/reports/children-youth/australias-children/contents/education/literacy-numeracy
Beetson, J. (2022). When more than half of Aboriginal adults have low literacy, the best gift you can give a child is a parent who can read and write. Retrieved 9 July 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-03/aboriginal-australians-literacy-community-led-programs-changing/101120900?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Bita, N. (2026, March 14-15). 'My mum couldn't read' : how Noel Pearson is turning the page of childhood literacy. The Australian, p. 7.
Blackwood, F. (2024). A new language and literacy screening tool is part of a plan to improve Australian students' literacy. Retrieved August 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/language-and-literacy-screening-tool-tasmanian-trial/104228904?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Boryga, A. (2026). Just like phonics, comprehension requires explicit teaching. Retrieved February 2026 from www.edutopia.org/article/just-like-phonics-comprehension-requires-explicit-teaching/
Bushnell, I. (2025). In the beginning was the word : new early literacy program to put kids on the fast track to reading. Retrieved March 2025 from the-riotact.com/in-the-beginning-was-the-word-new-early-literacy-program-to-put-kids-on-fast-track-to-reading/850102
Campbell, R. (2022). Read the room : it's time to act on our children's literacy. Retrieved May 2024 from www.smh.com.au/education/read-the-room-it-s-time-to-act-on-our-children-s-literacy-20220904-p5bf7w.html
CanKaya, O., Whitson, L., Kenneally, N. (2024). How a downtown university 'story walk' promotes children's literacy and belonging in higher education. Retrieved September 2024 from theconversation.com/how-a-downtown-university-story-walk-promotes-childrens-literacy-and-belonging-in-higher-education-231659
Clarke, R. (2024). How story time with TAFE NSW is sparking a love of literacy. Retrieved November 2024 from nit.com.au/23-10-2024/14411/how-story-time-with-tafe-nsw-is-sparking-a-love-of-literacy
Dixon, M. (2025). Teaching primary literacy : a recommended reading list. Retrieved August 2025 www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/primary/teaching-primary-literacy-recommended-reading-list
Dixon, M. (2025). Teaching secondary literacy : a reading list. Retrieved August 2025 www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/teaching-secondary-literacy-reading-list
Donovan, S. (2015). School computer use may be affecting literacy and numeracy skills, OECD study says. ABC News. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-16/computer-use-may-be-leading-to-literacy-numeracy-decline/6779986>
Duffy, C., Young, E. (2024). How a change in teaching styles transformed life and NAPLAN scores at Upwey South Primary School. Retrieved August 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-15/upwey-south-primary-school-naplan-turnaround/104205694?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Duffy. C., Branley, A. (2025). NAPLAN results again show one-third of students aren't meeting literacy and numeracy expectations amid calls for urgent change. Retrieved August 2025 from
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Duffy, C., Young, E. (2024). NAPLAN results reveal one n three students not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations. Retrieved August 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-14/naplan-results-2024-revealed/104205514?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Duffy, C. (2025). A new school year brings hope but parents should know the 'damning' truth. Retrieved February 2025 from www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-29/new-school-year-in-2025-brings-hope-for-australian-students/104703820?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Education HQ News Team. (2024). Aussie teachers are nailing grammar : expert. Retrieved November 2024 from educationhq.com/news/aussie-teachers-are-nailing-grammar-instruction-expert-185344/
Haileybury. (2024). Raising literacy levels - what does the evidence tell us? Retrieved August 2025www.haileybury.com.au/news/raising-literacy-levels-what-does-the-evidence-tell-us
Hamilton, J. (2024). Kids' book celebrating outdoor play successful for SA primary school teacher. Retrieved November 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-03/kids-book-celebration-outdoor-play-sa-primary-school-teacher/104526302?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
First Five Years. (2018). Household chores help children learn. Retrieved November 2024 from www.firstfiveyears.org.au/early-learning/household-chores-help-children-learn
First Five Years. (2019). A parent's role in literacy and numeracy. Retrieved November 2024 from www.firstfiveyears.org.au/early-learning/a-parents-role-in-literacy-and-numeracy
First Five Years. (2019). The value of play to literacy and numeracy. Retrieved November 2024 from www.firstfiveyears.org.au/early-learning/the-value-of-play-to-literacy-and-numeracy
Hamilton, J. (2025). Kids' book celebrating outdoor play successful for SA primary school teacher. Retrieved August 2025 www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-03/kids-book-celebration-outdoor-play-sa-primary-school-teacher/104526302?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Hare, J. (2023). Nine-year-olds' literacy at standstill. Retrieved 9 July 2024 from www.afr.com/work-and-careers/education/australian-nine-year-olds-literacy-at-standstill-global-report-20230516-p5d8s0
Harrowell, A. (2016). Technology in education: Failing our future? Computer World. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/602766/technology-education-failing-our-future/>
Heagney. G. (2025). Resource teachers bridging the gap with literacy problems, but could soon be gone. Retrieved June 2025 from www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360694575/resource-teachers-bridging-gap-literacy-problems-could-soon-be-gone
Heffernan, M. (2023). School libraries in Victoria suffer from shortage of resources, qualifications. Retrieved May 2024 from www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/school-libraries-in-victoria-suffer-from-lack-of-resources-qualifications-20230612-p5dfxo.html
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Holloway, J. (2024). NAPLAN results again show 1 in 3 students don't meet minimum standards. These kids need more support. Retrieved August 2024 from theconversation.com/naplan-results-again-show-1-in-3-students-dont-meet-minimum-s
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Kolster, V. (2026). Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, study finds. (Retrieved February 2026 from phys.org/news/2026-02-outdoor-linked-gains-literacy-children.html
Loram, L. (2025). Free speech pathologist sessions turning poor literacy rates around in Logan. Retrieved September 2025 from www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-25/qld-logan-children-literacy-boost-free-speech-pathologist/105809794?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Malpique, A., Pasternak, D., Ledger, S. (2024) Our research shows chldren produce better pieces of writing by hand. But they need keyboard skills too. Retrieved May 2024 from theconversation.com/our-research-shows-children-produce-better-pieces-of-writing-by-hand-but-they-need-keyboard-skills-too-229380
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1News Reporters. (2025). Educators demand transparency over literacy teacher service axing. Retrieved June 2025 from www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/15/educators-demand-transparency-over-literacy-teacher-service-axing/
ABC News (Australia). (2025). One-third of students not meeting literacy and numeracy expectations. Retrieved August 2025 from https://youtu.be/vXYdDCAF9PM?si=zjz2dvFoh4xDgXsR
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Adoniou, M. (2019). Does your child struggle with spelling? This might help. The Conversation. Retrieved Jul. 2019 from <https://theconversation.com/does-your-child-struggle-with-spelling-this-might-help-104410>
Adoniou, M. (2016). Language matters in science and mathematics - here's why. Retrieved November 2024 theconversation.com/language-matters-in-science-and-mathematics-heres-why-68960
Australian Education Research Organisation. (2023) Introduction to the science of reading. Retrieved May 2024 from www.edresearch.edu.au/summaries-explainers/explainers/introduction-science-reading
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Australian Government. (2022). Australia's children. Literacy and numeracy. Retrieved 9 July 2024 from www.aihw.gov.au/reports/children-youth/australias-children/contents/education/literacy-numeracy
Beetson, J. (2022). When more than half of Aboriginal adults have low literacy, the best gift you can give a child is a parent who can read and write. Retrieved 9 July 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-03/aboriginal-australians-literacy-community-led-programs-changing/101120900?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Bita, N. (2026, March 14-15). 'My mum couldn't read' : how Noel Pearson is turning the page of childhood literacy. The Australian, p. 7.
Blackwood, F. (2024). A new language and literacy screening tool is part of a plan to improve Australian students' literacy. Retrieved August 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/language-and-literacy-screening-tool-tasmanian-trial/104228904?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Boryga, A. (2026). Just like phonics, comprehension requires explicit teaching. Retrieved February 2026 from www.edutopia.org/article/just-like-phonics-comprehension-requires-explicit-teaching/
Bushnell, I. (2025). In the beginning was the word : new early literacy program to put kids on the fast track to reading. Retrieved March 2025 from the-riotact.com/in-the-beginning-was-the-word-new-early-literacy-program-to-put-kids-on-fast-track-to-reading/850102
Campbell, R. (2022). Read the room : it's time to act on our children's literacy. Retrieved May 2024 from www.smh.com.au/education/read-the-room-it-s-time-to-act-on-our-children-s-literacy-20220904-p5bf7w.html
CanKaya, O., Whitson, L., Kenneally, N. (2024). How a downtown university 'story walk' promotes children's literacy and belonging in higher education. Retrieved September 2024 from theconversation.com/how-a-downtown-university-story-walk-promotes-childrens-literacy-and-belonging-in-higher-education-231659
Clarke, R. (2024). How story time with TAFE NSW is sparking a love of literacy. Retrieved November 2024 from nit.com.au/23-10-2024/14411/how-story-time-with-tafe-nsw-is-sparking-a-love-of-literacy
Dixon, M. (2025). Teaching primary literacy : a recommended reading list. Retrieved August 2025 www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/primary/teaching-primary-literacy-recommended-reading-list
Dixon, M. (2025). Teaching secondary literacy : a reading list. Retrieved August 2025 www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/teaching-secondary-literacy-reading-list
Donovan, S. (2015). School computer use may be affecting literacy and numeracy skills, OECD study says. ABC News. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-16/computer-use-may-be-leading-to-literacy-numeracy-decline/6779986>
Duffy, C., Young, E. (2024). How a change in teaching styles transformed life and NAPLAN scores at Upwey South Primary School. Retrieved August 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-15/upwey-south-primary-school-naplan-turnaround/104205694?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Duffy. C., Branley, A. (2025). NAPLAN results again show one-third of students aren't meeting literacy and numeracy expectations amid calls for urgent change. Retrieved August 2025 from
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-30/naplan-national-testing-results/105581218?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
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Duffy, C. (2025). A new school year brings hope but parents should know the 'damning' truth. Retrieved February 2025 from www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-29/new-school-year-in-2025-brings-hope-for-australian-students/104703820?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Education HQ News Team. (2024). Aussie teachers are nailing grammar : expert. Retrieved November 2024 from educationhq.com/news/aussie-teachers-are-nailing-grammar-instruction-expert-185344/
Haileybury. (2024). Raising literacy levels - what does the evidence tell us? Retrieved August 2025www.haileybury.com.au/news/raising-literacy-levels-what-does-the-evidence-tell-us
Hamilton, J. (2024). Kids' book celebrating outdoor play successful for SA primary school teacher. Retrieved November 2024 from www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-03/kids-book-celebration-outdoor-play-sa-primary-school-teacher/104526302?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
First Five Years. (2018). Household chores help children learn. Retrieved November 2024 from www.firstfiveyears.org.au/early-learning/household-chores-help-children-learn
First Five Years. (2019). A parent's role in literacy and numeracy. Retrieved November 2024 from www.firstfiveyears.org.au/early-learning/a-parents-role-in-literacy-and-numeracy
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Hamilton, J. (2025). Kids' book celebrating outdoor play successful for SA primary school teacher. Retrieved August 2025 www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-03/kids-book-celebration-outdoor-play-sa-primary-school-teacher/104526302?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Hare, J. (2023). Nine-year-olds' literacy at standstill. Retrieved 9 July 2024 from www.afr.com/work-and-careers/education/australian-nine-year-olds-literacy-at-standstill-global-report-20230516-p5d8s0
Harrowell, A. (2016). Technology in education: Failing our future? Computer World. Retrieved Mar. 2017 from <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/602766/technology-education-failing-our-future/>
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