Featured Research
This report argues that the Commonwealth should not use the extra money it is spending on schools as an excuse to intervene more broadly in school education.
This report finds that quality early childhood education makes a significant contribution to achieving educational excellence in schools. There is growing evidence that participation in quality early childhood education improves school readiness and lifts NAPLAN results and PISA scores.
This report from ACWA gives a snapshot of the level of engagement in education of children and young people in out-of-home care in New South Wales.
Educational Justice
Report
This report argues that the Commonwealth should not use the extra money it is spending on schools as an excuse to intervene more broadly in school education.
Research report
This report finds that quality early childhood education makes a significant contribution to achieving educational excellence in schools. There is growing evidence that participation in quality early childhood education improves school readiness and lifts NAPLAN results and PISA scores.
Journal article
Scholarly articles and the Australian media claim that 30–50% of Australian teachers leave teaching within their first five years in the role. In reality, there is no robust Australian evidence, and figures do not agree.
Briefing paper
Equity Student Participation in Australian Higher Education examines trends in higher education undergraduate enrolments in Australia between 2011 and 2016. This six-year period has been a time of marked change in Australian higher education, with the demand-driven system (DDS) increasing overall student numbers, while programs...
Report
Students from regional and remote backgrounds face complex, multidimensional issues in accessing and participating in higher education.
Report
This report from ACWA gives a snapshot of the level of engagement in education of children and young people in out-of-home care in New South Wales.
Audio interview
Tougher English language requirements for foreign students will protect the reputation of Australia's education sector, according to Federal Education Minister, Simon Birmingham.
Draft report
The QPC has released this draft report for consultation on the inquiry into service delivery in remote and discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Report
The report notes that when countries and their leaders make 'learning for all' a national priority, education standards can improve dramatically.
Submission
This AEU inquiry submission argues that a significant shortfall of federal funding for public schools will magnify the stark disadvantages and under-resourcing that already disproportionately threaten regional, rural and remote public schools around Australia.
Report
This report argues that a national check of all Year 1 students in the areas of reading, phonics and numeracy will ensure that students who are behind in their schooling are identified early and can receive the extra support they need.
Commentary
Australia has the third most expensive education system in the OECD, but we might not be getting what we pay for, writes Megan O'Connell.
Essay
With higher education in the spotlight and legislation before the federal parliament, the Whitlam Institute has released this paper, which offers a bold and personal account of how universities have ‘fallen from grace.’
Report
This report addresses the needs of a range of users - from governments seeking to learn policy lessons to the general public wanting to monitor how its country’s schools are progressing in producing world-class students.
Report
This report provides a high-level snapshot of quality, participation and affordability of early childhood education and care in Australia.
Research report
This report examines the success of the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) program operating from CQ University campuses, and the impact it has on individuals’ lives.
Report
This report finds that although there are comparatively few formal expulsions from Victorian government schools every year, for those students who are expelled, this is a significant punishment which can have a profound impact on their lives.
Research report
Multiple research methods were used to develop options for specialist schools to enhance mainstream school inclusion.
Research report
This Super Synthesis identifies which interventions have the greatest impact on student learning and education participation in developing country contexts.
Discussion paper
The discussion paper highlights key educational challenges and issues that impact on the learning outcomes of regional, rural and remote students. It aims to create a springboard for fresh ideas to improve outcomes for these students.