Laura Scholes

Laura Scholes is a Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology's School of Education, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. Her work focuses on literacy education, gender studies, and social inclusion in early childhood and elementary settings. She is particularly known for deconstructing stereotypes around reading engagement among working-class boys and girls.

Her research explores epistemic cognition, moral reasoning, and how contextual factors influence children's educational outcomes. She has published extensively on topics like science capital in rural and urban communities, gender identity work, and the intersection of class and literacy. Her 15 most recent articles span 2012-2022 and reveal consistent themes of equity, inclusion, and pedagogical innovation.

While no formal awards are documented in this dataset, Scholes' collaborations with Lunn, Walker, and Johansson demonstrate her commitment to advancing educational psychology through empirical studies. Her work extends to practical frameworks for teacher training and classroom strategies that promote active citizenship and disrupt harmful discourses.