Schools
Research Summary
Use of evidence-based practices in schools: a national snapshot
Using evidence-based practices, and using them well, is a critical way to improve student outcomes. This summary focuses on four evidence-based practices with a well‑documented evidence base.
Report
No evidence, no evaluation, no exit
This report examines New Zealand’s redesigned classrooms. The limited evidence on how numerous they have become, what kinds of spatial configurations they comprise, how large they are, and how are they being used is also discussed.
Evaluation
Boarding: investing in outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
An independent analysis of the existing investment in support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students attending boarding. This evaluation aims to improve understanding of the benefits and impacts of the existing investment in boarding provision.
Report
Funding the infrastructure of tomorrow
This report sets out the need to continue to invest in new roads, public transport, schools and hospitals, to address infrastructure inequality. The authors propose that governments set a stable level of investment and build a long term pipeline of work around these allocations.
Report
Evidence use in schools: how do teachers say they are supported?
This national survey found that Australian schools often have cultures of sharing and discussing evidence, but less support is available for teachers to actively change their practice based on evidence.