MultiLit leaders named among top scholars
Congratulations to MultiLit chairman Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM and senior research fellow Dr Mark Carter who have been named among the top 1 per cent of scholars worldwide by ScholarGPS. The analytics site recognises tertiary institutions and academics for their outstanding performance in various fields, disciplines and specialties. Rankings are based on publication record, as well as impact and quality of academic work.
New hi-lo books released for older readers
MultiLit has published a new series of Firecracker Books aimed at Years 4 to 6 low-progress readers. The Ignite Series aims to develop reading skills and confidence of older readers with content that is interesting and relevant and something they want to read.
Vibrant new location for Bella Vista Literacy Centre
As part of MultiLit’s commitment to providing comfortable, conducive and modern learning environments for our students, the Bella Vista Literacy Centre relocated to a new space on 3 June 2024.
Pioneering reading researcher now a debut children’s author
MultiLit Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM has published his first children’s book, When I Was a Lad, heavily inspired by his own childhood growing up in the United Kingdom.
New teaching academy announced
MultiLit is pleased to announce the launch of The Academy for the Science of Instruction. The Academy seeks to train school teachers in essential evidence-based teaching skills, from effective instruction in reading and spelling to classroom behaviour management.
Dr Jennifer Buckingham publishes Churchill report on literacy practices
Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Buckingham OAM on the publication of her Churchill Fellowship report into literacy policy and practice in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The report provides a comparative analysis of literacy policies and practices, how they arise from and interact with the social and historical context, and their impact on student results.
MultiLit supports statewide bid to get Queensland students reading
For the second year, MultiLit is proud to support the Queensland Premier’s Reading Challenge, an initiative of the Queensland Government designed to encourage students to develop a love of reading.
MultiLit researchers feature at Australia’s premier language and literacy conference
MultiLit leads key symposium on evidence-informed practice in schools and hosts well-attended workshops at the DSF Language, Literacy and Learning Conference in Perth.
New Reading Pledge provides roadmap to help students who are struggling
Five from Five and Learning Difficulties Australia release new Reading Pledge, providing both primary and secondary school teachers with guidance on the training and resources they need to deliver targeted assessments and interventions to assist students who are struggling.
MultiLit expands its West Coast presence with new Perth Centre
The expanded MultiLit Perth Centre was officially launched on Wednesday 20 March, at a function attended by members of the education community.
MultiLit’s submission to the ACT Literacy and Numeracy Expert Panel
MultiLit’s submission to the ACT Literacy and Numeracy Expert Panel outlines the importance of evidence-based instruction embedded in an RtI framework. Benefits of this approach include equitable learning outcomes for students and the alleviation of teacher workloads.
Catholic school families to benefit from MultiLit partnership
MultiLit and Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) are proud to announce a new one-year partnership that will assist Catholic school families to access leading-edge literacy programs to support their children’s learning.