Research conducted on VCE data over the past ten years illustrates the flawed general statement that ‘girls outperform boys’ at VCE level, and draws attention to the dangers associated with referring to differences between classes as the class/teacher effect or as the teacher effect. These patterns are interpreted quite differently when both the data and...

The non-apprenticeship VET sector provides a successful pathway from school to further education and training for young Australians from all socioeconomic backgrounds, according to Julie McMillan, Sheldon Rothman and Nicole Wernert. They find that around 20 per cent of young Australians had enrolled in a non-apprenticeship VET course by age 19. By age 20 in...

The federal government’s National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy examined reading research, teacher preparation and practices for the teaching of literacy. This report draws on public submissions, school visits and existing research.

The main reason that unsuccessful applicants to university miss out on a place is their lower level of academic performance, Gary N. Marks finds. This report focuses on a group of young Australians who applied to attend university but were not offered a place. These applicants are commonly referred to as indicating ‘unmet demand’ for...

The majority of young Australians experience at least a short period of time outside of full-time education and the labour force in the early years after leaving secondary school. Kylie Hillman identifies the characteristics, activities and later destinations of young people who had spent time outside of the labour force.