Schooling in the tradition of the liberal arts is one of the most dynamic areas of inquiry and exploration in education. This paper explores its antecedents, notes the heightened activity taking place abroad and considers the consonance of the liberal arts tradition with Australian schools in the context of a mandated curriculum.

This report argues billions of dollars are saved each year when the Government supports a mixed model provision of schooling (government, Catholic and independent) by investing in non-government education in Australia. The report finds when all schools receive their full funding entitlement under the Australian Education Act formula, savings to taxpayers will be $6.88 billion...

This report is a contribution to the NSW Education Standards Authority’s (NESA) work in assessing options for improving the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC). It notes key strengths of the HSC and provides four options for incremental improvements to the HSC.

This report argues Australia is facing a growing crisis in boys' education. The report highlights gender gaps in academic outcomes in Australian schools which demonstrate that boys are falling behind, and examines public discourse on the causes and policy responses.

This issues brief addresses commentary surrounding educational equity and highlights Australia’s good standing and progress on international equity measures. It shows Australia consistently ranks above the OECD average in both excellence and equity.