Reading

Jasmine Seymour teaching Dharug langauge in a classroom

Education

What education for Indigenous Futures could look like

As NAIDOC week celebrates the theme 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud', the conditions are ripe for increased First Language learning across Australia’s schools

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Education

Finding the fundamentals of reading

An independent evaluation by researchers finds that an intensive phonics-based intervention program for students struggling to read can improve foundational skills

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Arts & Culture

The rise of the microgenre

In the 21st century, digital publishing has led to the rise of ever-more niche microgenres in books – from Amish romance to NASCAR passion – and it’s changing our literary landscape

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Arts & Culture

Part 2: 2018 Summer reading

Reading a good book on holiday is one of life’s indulgences, but getting a gem of a recommendation can be a true gift

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Arts & Culture

Part 1: 2018 Summer reading

Reading a good book on holiday is one of life’s indulgences, but getting a gem of a recommendation can be a true gift

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Education

Minding the gap for boys and girls at school

Aptitude isn’t gendered so how do we address the performance gaps between the sexes in reading and numeracy? Multiple policy solutions are needed both before and at school

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Arts & Culture

10 great books you should read in 2017

Looking to shake up your reading habits? Let the University of Melbourne introduce you to some classics.