Literacy, families and learning

Practical, timely & sound advice on literacy, learning, families & education for parents, media, teachers & students

Friday, May 31, 2024

Nine Wonderful New Books for 5-13 Year Olds

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I hope you enjoy my reviews of four new picture books for children aged 3-6 and five Junior novels for readers aged 8-12. A great collection...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Transforming School Education 'Inside Out' and 'Outside In'

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You have no doubt heard the saying, "it takes a village to raise a child". This saying is typically used to remind us that a perso...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Six Wonderful New Picture Books to Share

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  1. 'Mitchel Itches: An Eczema Story' by Kristen Kelly & illustrated by Amelia Jones This lovely picture book is about a boy w...
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Can You Identify Something Commendable in Every Student?

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I wrote a version of this post for another blog I write ( 'Pedagogy and Education for Life' ). That blog is specifically for teache...
Thursday, March 7, 2024

2024 Newbery and Caldecott Awards Announced!

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The American Library Association has announced its 2024 annual award winners for books, videos, and other outstanding materials for childr...
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Trevor Cairney
I am a Professor of Education at The University of Sydney, Australia. I have spent a large part of my adult life as a teacher, academic, researcher and senior university administrator. My interests are varied, including how children learn language and literacy, the nature and construction of meaning, curriculum, pedagogy, and adult learning.
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