There’s an Education Crisis Among Young Men – latest article
Sharing an article that resonates deeply with my passion for engaging boys in literacy, and indeed education. Let’s face facts about the education crisis among young men by David Maywald Something is going badly wrong for boys in Australian classrooms. It’s costing our sons, our communities and our future workforce. Echoes of Disparity is a…
From NRL to Fantasy Novels: Breaking Stereotypes One Page at a Time
I was an NRL player who locked himself in the toilet to read books in secret. Former NRL player and The Bachelor star Luke Bateman has amassed millions of TikTok views speaking about fantasy fiction from his tractor. This online success led to a book deal, which drew some criticism as he had not yet…
The Importance of Critical Thinking and How to Teach It
Students who learn to interrogate their own questions develop metacognition: thinking about their thinking. Start with the question behind the question A simple shift educators (and parents) can make is helping students examine their thinking process before they reach for AI tools. When a student asks “How do plants grow?” pause and ask: “Are you…
Why we need to stop telling boys that they don’t like reading
Sharing this insightful article from Menios Constantinou’s interview with Laura Scholes (an Associate Professor researching literacy at ACU) on challenging masculinities associated with boys’ failure in reading. “I love to read,” says Jack, a year four boy at a primary school in an economically marginalised town in regional Australia. “My best friends love reading ……
Create a Holiday Reading Nook just for Him!
As the holidays approach, it’s the perfect time to nurture a love of reading by creating a cosy book nook at home. A dedicated reading space can turn books into an adventure zone—and make reading feel less like homework and more like fun. Think comfy beanbag or gaming-style chair, soft lighting like a clip-on lamp…
Getting boys reading in the digital age: 5 Actionable Strategies for Parents
In a world where screens compete for every spare moment, encouraging boys to read can feel like a constant battle. Yet, reading remains one of the most powerful tools for improving academic success, and lifelong learning. The good news? With the right strategies, you can help your son discover an interest (perhaps even joy!) in…
53pc of Year 9 boys are failing writing
We are sharing an excerpt from a The Courier Mail article – released today – as we know that teenage boys are falling dramatically behind girls. Please read about this critical issue ~ Behavioural issues and rising disability rates are fuelling a crisis in boys’ education, with gender gaps widening for every NAPLAN literacy subject….
What Works Best: NSW ed dept’s guide to 8 effective practices
We are sharing an excerpt from an Education Review article – released yesterday – as we know that Literacy for Boys supports various factors that the NSW Education Department says cultivates the best success in school for students. We find that the loop back to explicit teaching and feedback has benefits due to the following…
From Intention to Impact: 6 Practical Strategies for Literacy Growth
In today’s classroom, improving student outcomes in reading and writing isn’t about reinventing the wheel. It’s about refining the practices you already use — being more intentional, more strategic, and more responsive to what research tells us about learning. In this article, we’ll explore six powerful strategies that every teacher can impart to lift literacy…
How to Make Knowledge Stick
Why do students forget? And what can we do to help them remember? These questions are likely at the forefront of many teachers’ and parents’ minds. How can you help to prepare our students for exams?