Secondary education
Alternative labels
Secondary schools
Blog post
Students in Year 10 are set to choose senior subjects. Those with disability miss out. Why?
This blog post describes the challenges and complexities faced by students with disability when selecting subjects for Year 11 and 12. It argues that for Australia to realise its aspirations of excellence and equity, schools and universities must become genuinely inclusive and that a prosperous future for Australia hinges on its collective commitment to advocate...
Journal article
On widening participation in higher education: a national examination of equity initiatives in Australian secondary schools
Despite historic efforts to improve rates of higher education participation for educationally disadvantaged students, these students remain under-represented in Australian universities. This research examined the characteristics and targeting of university-run equity initiatives in schools during 2022. The findings indicate that these programs did not effectively target disadvantaged or regional schools.
Discussion paper
When parents work from home
This paper estimates the causal effect of parents' right to work from home on children’s educational attainment. The results highlight the large potential benefits of remote work in supporting families and their children's education.
Guide
EEF scaling framework
An evidence-led framework for scaling the delivery of an educational program or intervention in early years settings, schools and 16 – 19 settings. The framework maps out key considerations and activities involved based on six key dimensions. It is accompanied by a self-assessment tool.
Report
How long it takes to learn English while learning the curriculum
This report presents research into how long it takes students in New South Wales government schools learning English as an additional language to develop the level of English required to equitably participate in curriculum learning. The report outlines the findings, context and implications of the research, as well as the data and methods used.