Catholic schools
Report
Re-imagining Catholic education for First Nations sovereignty: report to Catholic Education South Australia
This report has been produced for Catholic Education South Australia, as part of a research-consultancy entitled Re-imagining Catholic Education for First Nations Sovereignty. It provides findings and recommendations for developing a 10-year Aboriginal Education Strategy.
Report
High Stakes High School: the experiences of South Australian Year 12 students
This research finds that young people value the importance of an inclusive and welcoming school environment where Year 12 students feel trusted, respected and as though they belong. Having more opportunities to ‘have a say’ and to ‘demonstrate leadership’ were considered fundamental to fostering a supportive school environment and key to maintaining positive student wellbeing...
Report
Valuing school reports: the parents’ view
Preparing school reports for parents is a Commonwealth Government requirement. Given the significant time invested in preparing reports, this paper seeks to contribute to public policy discussions on school reports by presenting the views of parents. The findings support some existing evidence for reporting practices, while providing clearer insights into how reporting could improve.
Working paper
A review of the Gonski school funding inquiry and report
This working paper is a comprehensive review of the original Gonski Inquiry and its report on school funding in Australia. It analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the funding model recommended by the report.
Working paper
The unwinding of Gonksi - Part 3: Morrison abandons needs-based funding
This paper provide a comprehensive review of how the Morrison Government completed the demolition of the Gonski school funding model begun by the Abbott Government and continued by the Turnbull Government.