July 2026 (online) · October 2026 (print)
Published on Teachwire
Reading progress is rarely dramatic. A primary teacher explains why he moved from carousel reading to whole-class guided reading using VIPERS, and what steady, skills-based progress looks like for one EAL learner. “Self-motivated readers demonstrate deeper engagement and stronger long-term literacy outcomes.” This is the thinking behind LibraryAid: helping teachers see steady reading progress as it happens.
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Also in print as “The Honest Truth About Reading Progress”, Teach Primary, Issue 20.5, page 68.
June 2026 · Dutch-language commentary
Featured on Te Learning (NL)
Dutch edtech blogger and consultant Wilfred Rubens gives a thoughtful, critical look at the LibraryAid story — including a fair challenge on gamification research and the need for broader evidence beyond a single classroom.
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June 2026 · 10 min read
Published on EdSurge
A Year 3 teacher shares the story of building an AI-powered reading recommendation tool from scratch — the late nights, the lost code, the moment students started reaching for books they had never found independently.
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April 2025 · 6 min read
Published on The Educator's Room
A Year 3 teacher shares how moving from generic book displays to AI-powered personalised recommendations transformed student engagement — and why matching books to individual reading levels, interests, and past reads made library time something students genuinely look forward to.
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May 2026 · 6 min read
A primary teacher and LibraryAid developer makes the case for AI that supports librarian expertise rather than replacing it — with reference to two recent peer-reviewed studies from the library science field.
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February 2026 · 8 min read
Discover why gamification increases student reading engagement. Learn how leaderboards, points, badges, and challenges boost motivation without undermining the love of reading — and how to implement these strategies thoughtfully in your school.
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February 2026 · 9 min read
AI-powered book recommendations are transforming how students discover books. Learn how machine learning, collaborative filtering, and reading level matching work — plus what to look for when choosing an AI recommendation system for your school library.
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February 2026 · 10 min read
Seven research-backed strategies that schools are using right now to make reading feel relevant, motivating, and genuinely enjoyable — from personalisation and gamification to peer community and progress tracking.
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February 2026 · 12 min read
Compare the top school library management systems: LibraryAid, Follett Destiny, OverDrive, Biblionix, and DIY solutions. Find the right fit for your school's budget, size, and reading engagement goals.
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