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Dr. Leanne Fray is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle's School of Education and a key member of the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre. Her work focuses on educational equity, literacy education, and the Quality Teaching (QT) model, particularly in complex and low socioeconomic settings.
- University of Newcastle, School of Education
- Teachers and Teaching Research Centre
- Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES)
Leanne's research examines student aspirations, literacy education, and teacher professional development. She leads longitudinal studies on educational and occupational aspirations, including a landmark study tracking 12,000+ students since 2012. Her work challenges perceptions about disadvantaged students' aspirations and highlights systemic barriers to university access.
Her recent studies include pandemic impacts on education outcomes, gender disparities in STEM participation, and QT model applications in inclusive education. Grants from entities like the Paul Ramsay Foundation and Australian Department of Education support her initiatives.
- Over $29 million in grants since 2016
- Collaborations with NSW Department of Education, Australian Centre for Student Access and Success
- International partnerships with Oxford University and Mälardalen University
Leanne facilitates seminars for educators and develops professional courses on aspirations and literacy. She supervises PhD students researching topics like educational equity, reading instruction, and teacher well-being.
