This is the first in a series of three reports, which will use comparative research to explore how leading jurisdictions attract and retain world class teaching talent, and how these policies can be applied to New Zealand. • Executive Summary: The greatest asset in New Zealand’s education system is teachers. Teacher salaries make up the...

This release presents supplementary information to that already published under this catalogue number from the 2011-12 Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC).

Abstract This volume examines the notion of a maritime school of strategic thought for Australia, a debate that emerged in 2012 during the development of the 2013 Defence White Paper. The book is the product of a short research project conducted by the Sea Power Centre – Australia in 2013. A series of five seminars...

This audit assessed whether the NSW Department of Education and Communities manages the supply, availability and performance of casual teachers effectively. Executive summary Background Over 60,000 people teach in 2,223 NSW Government schools. All government school teachers must be approved to teach by the Department of Education and Communities (the Department). Half of the 98,000...

Abstract: The case studies in this booklet illustrate the creative ways in which Australian schools are responding to local needs by establishing and building partnerships with community organisations and businesses. These partnerships have been formed to share resources, both human and material. They are providing students with access to breakfast clubs, homework and tutoring programs...