Students
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Youth survey report 2015
More than half of young people believe there are barriers which will prevent them reaching their goals when they leave school, according to this report.
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Resilience/thriving in post-secondary students with disabilities
Executive Summary Across most universities in Australia, students with a disability have been enrolling in greater numbers than ever before. However, the scholarship and research on equity in the Australian higher education sector has largely ignored the needs of these students. The overarching goal of this study was to explore and describe the lived experiences...
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National assessment program: ICT literacy years 6 and 10
Assesses student ICT knowledge, understanding and skills, as well as students’ ability to use ICT creatively, critically and responsibly.
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High value-add schools: key drivers of school improvement
All educators strive to lift the achievement of their students. Educational researchers aim to assist in this effort by identifying the initiatives that are most likely to yield sustainable improvements in student performance. This study aims to examine the key drivers of improvement in NSW government schools that have shown high growth in student outcomes...
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Supporting higher education key to resettling Syrian refugees
Last month, the Australian Government announced that it will open the door to 12,000 refugees fleeing Iraq and Syria. To allow them to rebuild lives successfully in Australia, equal access to education must be guaranteed, argues Max Walden.