Schools should not adopt 'Building Thinking Classrooms' - an increasingly popular method of maths teaching created by Dr Peter Liljedahl that lacks a credible evidence base and is rooted in ineffective discovery learning, Greg Ashman has warned. educationhq.com/news/dont-buy-…

Our latest article unpacks the foundational role of evidence in education, highlighting its impact on teaching practices. We talk about how evidence-informed methods support student learning and skill development across diverse educational settings. edresearch.edu.au/other/articles…

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Always something to learn from Pamela Snow as she chats to Brendan Lee about evidence-based reading instruction & why changing teacher practice can be so challenging. learnwithlee.net/kft-pamelasnow/

So many decodable books are now available they make my head spin. How to choose? Here’s a free evaluation form and video showing how to use it, plus a list of phonics teaching sequences I know of, with matching books and training. spelfabet.com.au/2024/07/choosi…

A student's sense of belonging at school is related to their wellbeing, academic achievement, and active engagement in their education. Research and resources published by NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation explain why and how schools put in place strategies to

Teenage dropouts a key target in major funding agreement for Australian schools abc.net.au/news/2024-07-3…

ministers.education.gov.au/clare/better-a… Media Release: Better and Fairer Schools Agreement

So much to learn about maths in this insightful edition of Anna Stokke Chalk & Talk podcast that has important implications for anyone who teaches maths.

What the new school funding agreement would mean for ACT public schools canberratimes.com.au/story/8714148/

ACT Public Education news: “She said $793,000 would be spent on decodable readers to ensure every primary school had them for the start of the 2025 school year.” canberratimes.com.au/story/8715747/

My podcast Chalk & Talk recently surpassed 100,000 downloads. I am thrilled that people are listening to my podcast on math education and education more generally. Thanks to all my amazing guests! podbean.com/podcast-downlo…

If this isn’t already one of your podcast subscriptions, it should be! Fabulous content on math(s) education specifically and also on learning science more generally. Congratulations Anna Stokke 🏆

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Jess Del Rio, of the ACT Alliance for Evidence-Based Education, said the investment promised by the Liberals would assist the one-in-three ACT school students who had literacy and numeracy problems. abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

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The Literacy Intervention in Secondary Schools (LISS) network is back this term ! Week 7, jump online to listen to Belinda Melvin at Mount Rowan SC (VIC) and connect with like-minded educators. forms.office.com/r/5kni3k4zdd

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BTC in maths IS NOT, in fact , supported by cognitive science. Don’t fall for the hype. fillingthepail.substack.com/p/building-thi…

Emily Hanford Karin Chenoweth Natalie Wexler Daniel Willingham Maryanne Wolf Stanislas Dehaene Steven Pinker Have you read this one? It covers evidence based models, the five big ideas, oral language, spelling, effective instruction and assessment, and how teachers can bring them all together to plan and implement high-quality literacy lessons so all children learn to read and spell.