Education equity
Alternative labels
Education inequity
Educational equity
Access to education
Research Summary
Opportunities for career guidance in Australian schools
This snapshot investigates the career guidance and support available for 15-year-old students in their schools as research suggests that school-based career guidance is important for promoting further post-school study. It finds there were smaller percentages of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and in remote schools who had access to career counsellors.
Report
A path to universal early childhood education and care
This report presents an analysis and assessment of progress towards policy goals that will support affordable, accessible, equitable and high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) under the current policy, regulatory, funding and governance settings. It also presents recommendations to improve upon these settings as a pathway forward to achieve a universal ECEC system.
Article
Blockbuster lesson for schools on kids in classrooms
This article calls for a reimagining of school attendance, moving beyond physical presence to embrace the possibilities of digital presence. By leveraging technology, and updating policies, we can achieve new standards in education equality and connection for students with complex medical and mental conditions who face significant school absence.
Submission
Australia’s Disability Strategy: full of potential but…
This submission to the review of the Australian Disability Strategy (ADS) supports the intent and actions of the Strategy. However, it argues there is room for improvement to ensure better outcomes and effectively address the inequities and discrimination faced by children and young people with disability.
Report
Education at a glance 2024
This report is an authoritative source for information on the state of education around the world. It provides data on the structure, finances and performance of education systems across OECD, accession and partner countries. This edition focuses on equity, investigating how progress through education and the associated learning and labour market outcomes are impacted by...