The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has been working closely with Australian schools and systems to learn about promising approaches for implementing evidence-based teaching practices in different school contexts. This discussion paper provides detailed insights from the second year of the Learning Partner work.

When strategically deployed, research shows teaching assistants' contributions can significantly enhance student progress and achievement. These guidelines aim to help schools maximise the impact of teaching assistant. The guidelines provide practical, evidence-informed advice and include seven key strategies for schools to use to maximise the effectiveness of their teaching assistants.

Loneliness in young people has emerged as a growing public health concern. Drawing from data from young Australians, this report establishes that loneliness is not just an individual problem but reflects gaps in social, economic, health and educational systems. It calls on policymakers to elevate loneliness as a national priority and provides actionable evidence and...

The paper underlines the importance of developing early number sense in children, with advice and exercises for both parents and teachers. Children's trajectories in mathematics are shaped early and the development of early number sense will reap benefits in later schooling and adult life.

This scoping review of Trauma-informed Care and Practice (TiCP) resources was conducted to guide the development of the next generation of resources tailored to the community-managed organisations (CMO) sector in New South Wales. It identifies which elements of existing resources continue to offer value and relevance, ensuring future resources remain responsive to the evolving needs...