New research has revealed kids are starting high school behind on literacy and numeracy skills. 

Australian Education Research Organisation program director Dann Carr told Julia-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons teachers are absorbing extra pressures. 

New research has revealed kids are starting high school behind on literacy and numeracy skills. 
Australian Education Research Organisation program director Dann Carr told Julia-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons teachers are absorbing extra pressures.

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Why student illiteracy is on the rise

The Long Lunch with Tod Johnston - Full Podcast - 10th Sept 2026

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Sal Vallelonga

President of the WA Italian Club
The WA Italian Club is one of Perth’s most recognisable and longstanding clubs. The Club was formed in 1934 to support Italian migrants starting a new life in Australia

Sal Vallelonga
President of the WA Italian Club The WA Italian Club is one of Perth&rsquo;s most recognisable and longstanding clubs. The Club was formed in 1934 to support Italian migrants starting a new life in Australia

Why student illiteracy is on the rise

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