The longitudinal Life Chances Study has followed some 140 young people from diverse backgrounds since they were infants. This report documents the altest stage of the project. In 2008 the Life Chances group turned 18: many finished school, while others were already launched into the world beyond. This Stage 9 report examines their Year 12...

Advocates of online child protection and freedom of expression share a deep-seated belief in the importance of protecting basic human rights. Yet these beliefs are often clouded by perceived (and real) opposition in the actual practice of law, policy, and regulation. This has restricted the policy options available for dealing with threats to both child...

In an effort to better understand the ways in which young people’s learning and expression are being shaped by mobile and digital technologies, the Pearson Foundation released “The Digital World of Young Children: Emergent Literacy,” a research white paper on the effects of digital media on young children’s learning at the 2010 Consortium for School...

The Queensland Government has launched a discussion paper on the future of education as part of its plan to provide all Queensland children with a flying start in life. Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on the proposals in the paper.

In recent decades, changes in Australian lifestyles, urban environments and transportation systems have led to changed physical activity patterns among children. This report looks at trends and potential interventions. Active transport, in particular, has declined dramatically in countries, including Australia, where car travel has become the predominant form of personal mobility. 

The report provides a...