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Margaret Kristin Merga, Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of Newcastle

Every teacher needs to be a literacy teacher – but that's not happening in most Australian schools

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We know literacy is important. Unfortunately, many Australian students move through the years of schooling without achieving the literacy they need for essential daily activities.

When we think about building literacy, we most likely think about the English learning area. But think back to your time at school. You’ll probably remember you needed good literacy skills in learning areas beyond English.

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