Schools
Article
Classroom design should follow evidence, not architectural fads
There is limited evidence to support the idea that making physical changes to classrooms boosts learning outcomes. The reason for this is schools are complex places.
Evaluation
Formative evaluation of the Principal Recruitment Allowance
New Zealand's Principal Recruitment Allowance is an allowance available to boards of trustees in schools which face significant challenges and have a principal vacancy. This formative evaluation seeks to understand how a programme is operating and inform decision making aimed at improvement.
Chapter
Diversity, global citizenship and the culturally responsive school
In this chapter, Robert Hattam explores notions of citizenship and global citizenship through the prism of the culturally responsive school.
Fact sheet
Fact Check: Did Kristina Keneally cut school funding while she was premier of NSW?
Education Minister Simon Birmingham claims Kristina Keneally cut education funding while she was NSW premier, but she says funding increased in every key area under her government.
Technical report
Type and use of innovative learning environments in Australian schools: ILETC Survey 1
The first phase of this project focused on collecting baseline data on the types of learning spaces, teaching practices and learning in Australian and New Zealand schools. This report outlines the survey of school leaders conducted in late 2016.