For nearly 10 years, Evidence for Learning (E4L) has helped great practice become common practice in schools and early childhood education by incubating a new national knowledge broker. Before E4L, research evidence was available for some, but not all. As the service moves on from Social Ventures Australia, the authors reflect on its contribution to...

This article emphasises why establishing a culture of evidence informed practice is critical in reversing the national decline in educational outcomes. This creates important benefits for schools in areas with low socioeconomic status. It argues that supporting school leaders to engage with evidence is a catalyst for reliable school improvement. This will require: more evidence...