This recent report by Four Corners investigates the current state of literacy skills among Australia’s young people, discussing NAPLAN results, international research and how reading and writing levels among many Australian students is a cause for concern.
The program speaks with a range of experts about the issue including Education Minister Dan Tehan, Grattan Institute Education Program Director Dr Peter Goss, literacy consultant Dr Misty Adoniou, Cognitive Psychologist and Speech Pathologist Professor Pamela Snow, and others.