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.

This research brief reviews the statement in support of the Nobel Prize for Economics for 2021 by the Prize Committee. The statement highlights the extensive empirical evidence that increased expenditure on education can improve test scores and future earnings, especially for disadvantaged students.

The aim of this project is to explore the differential perspectives of families of students with disabilities regarding their children in Australian special schools, and to highlight measures by which such voices might be heard by significant stakeholders.

This book is relevant to every person who works in a school. Users of this book can be assured that each policy has been carefully formulated from the current understandings of best practice. This is a practical innovation, and an example of how schools can use research evidence in their day-to-day practices.

Analyses provided in this report will assist the development of the most effective tree planting strategies for each of Sydney’s 100 hot schools.