Student support
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Screening that counts: why Australia needs universal early numeracy screening
International data have repeatedly shown many Australian school students struggle with mathematics. Around 10% of students achieve at a level that requires additional support, or are below international benchmarks. The author of this paper argues that education policymakers should take action to widely implement effective screening and intervention.
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Effectiveness of the Tutor Learning Initiative
The Victorian government has invested $1.2 billion in the Tutor Learning Initiative. This statewide program funds schools to employ tutors to deliver targeted small group learning support to students who need it most. This audit examines if the initiative has improved learning and engagement outcomes for participating students in government schools.
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Poipoia kia puāwai: how schools support ākonga Māori and Pacific students to attain university entrance
This report identifies five foundational conditions needed for schools to support high university entrance attainment for ākonga Māori and Pacific students.
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How to beat a cost-of-learning crisis: universities’ support for students
This report considers the strategies adopted by higher education institutions to support students affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
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How deep does it go? Australian students with disability and their experience of entrenched inequity in education
This survey report discusses education for students with disability including the types of services and supports accessed, perceptions of resources available and training of professionals, and whether children have experienced exclusion, seclusion or bullying.