From decline to top rankings: How England transformed education with Nick Gibb. Listen out for the Victorian Education Minister, Ben Carroll who gets a mention! youtu.be/P_Sb4_ZoGeE?si… via YouTube

FREE guide from Carl Hendrick What is the Science of Learning? carlhendrick.substack.com/p/free-guide-w…

Similarities between criticism of the science of learning and criticism of the science of vaccines. 1. Dislike of quantitative research methods such as RCTs. 2. A preference for anecdote or lived experience. Single cases are presented as compelling. 3. A preference for ad

“If anything, the science of learning raises the bar for professional practice. It demands that we critically examine what we do and why we do it, not in opposition to professionalism, but in service of it.” My favourite quote from Carl Hendrick

Starting next week I'll be co-hosting the Knowledge Matters Campaign podcast w Dylan Wiliam & Natalie Wexler, pursuing topics on how the science of learning can better guide literacy instruction. I'm VERY excited 📅 New episodes drop here: knowledgematterscampaign.org/podcast/ pic.x.com/sODTikxgYy

Dr Alison Madelaine, Senior Research Fellow (MRU) and Clinical Director of MultiLit Literacy Centres, is presenting ‘Rethinking Tier 1 Spelling Instruction in Primary Classrooms’ on 28 June 2025 at Sharing Best Practice in Gladstone. Book now: hubs.la/Q03szyF60

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The latest Bulletin is a great reason why you should join Learning Difficulties Australia This latest edition focuses on reading comprehension and has articles from 𝗗𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗶𝗻 Doug Lemov Daniel Willingham , Jocelyn Seamer and more Join here 👇 ldaustralia.org/membership/

“When Tier 1 instruction is working, fewer students need intervention, and those students are more likely to benefit because their foundation is stronger.”

Why Inquiry-Based Approaches Harm Students’ Learning by John Sweller Zach Groshell discusses biologically primary and secondary knowledge and describes the difference between one way lecturing and effective explicit instruction. educationrickshaw.com/2022/01/02/epi…

🎙️Ep 50 is about universal screening in math! Amanda VanDerHeyden explains how it helps identify students at risk early, so they get the support they need before they fall further behind. ✅ Why “Don’t screen if you won’t intervene” is essential ✅ How to know if a screener is

Dr Alison Madelaine, Senior Research Fellow (MRU) and Clinical Director of MultiLit Literacy Centres, is presenting ‘Rethinking Tier 1 Spelling Instruction in Primary Classrooms’ on 28 June 2025 at Sharing Best Practice in Gladstone. Book now: hubs.la/Q03tv8WP0

"Despite rapid advances in computer technology, handwriting with a pencil & paper is likely here to stay." Associate Professor Shawn Datchuk explores how handwriting instruction during the first year of school can improve both writing & reading outcomes 👉 hubs.la/Q03szx7t0

We assume children today are growing up surrounded by technology & will be able to write effectively using a keyboard. Research suggests this is not necessarily true. We need to actively teach students to type & write using paper & pen too. #Nomanis info.multilit.com/hubfs/Nomanis%…

“We can’t fix wellbeing if they can’t read.” 👏 - Sarah Asome #CodeREaD at Sharing Best Practice

Surprisingly reading recovery is still in use to attempt to remediate low literacy skills & we should be asking why? Read Chapman & Tunmer’s latest in Learning Difficulties Australia Journal of Learning Difficulties, The rise and demise of reading recovery in New Zealand tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

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Feedback on writing is important, but it needs to be linked to instruction. More in my latest post. open.substack.com/pub/nataliewex…

Leadership isn't measured by how many followers you have. It's gauged by how may lives you improve. Selfish leaders divide people to advance personal agendas. Servant leaders unite people to achieve common goals. The best leaders are those who bring out the best in others.

PaTTAN just published their virtual Maths Conference presentations. A goldmine of information 🌟 youtube.com/playlist?list=…