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Reading instruction is much more than explaining.  The ultimate goal is to inspire students to be readers.

As educators we need to create an inspiring literate environment - that is, an environment that immerses students in genuinely literate activity.  But what does a "literate environment" look like? Do we emphasise recreational reading? Or understanding humanity thro...

How do your kiddos do with punctuation? Do they typically forget basic punctuation marks? Do their sentences lack pizazz? Punctuation is one of the key elements to complete and accurate sentences, and many students:

1) don’t know the different types they can use, and

2) don’t k...

Whether you are Team NAPLAN or not, today's findings aren't encouraging: one in seven boys in Year 9 can’t read at a basic level.   The policy makers at schools, education authorities and governments need to act now to reverse this trend.

Helping our students to start the new year off on the right foot involves more than shiny shoes and crisp new books.  Let's look at what they need to boost their confidence as they walk into the playground and classroom.

1)  Resilience

A tough day may leave a child or teen feeling overwhelmed.  However, try not to rush in with a 'fix it' mentality.  I remember...