This paper summarises the information derived from the 2011 Softlink Australian School Library Survey and explores the relationships between budgets, staffing and student literacy levels in school libraries. Principle findings from the 2011 Softlink Australian School Library Survey include: Where student numbers are the same, it is shown that primary school libraries receive significantly less...

This paper considers whether single-sex schooling affects gendered patterns in the uptake of science courses in year 11 and the development of science-related career paths. In particular, the author is interested in exploring gender differences surrounding the life and physical sciences. The author explores these issues using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth...

This inquiry examined the quality and accessibility of school music education in Victoria. Executive summary Music is an integral part of the society we live in, providing a vehicle through which humans can communicate, express emotions and increase their sense of self and cultural identity. Music education ensures that music can flourish within our society...

Introduction: Funded by the Cabinet Office, the Innovation in Giving Fund supports innovations that aim to get many more people involved in giving time, money, skills and resources to the causes they care about. Nesta set out to find and support the most exciting innovators; to help them bring their ideas to life; and to...

Using panel data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics Australia Survey and fixed effects estimation, this report examines the effect of Catholic schooling on long-term wage rates in Australia, independent of effects on academic achievement. Abstract: Previous studies have linked Catholic schooling to higher academic achievement. We add to the literature on Catholic schooling...