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Supports the education, wellbeing and development of Australian children by advocating for a more integrated, holistic approach to the early years

This practice guide makes recommendations based on the best available research evidence on fostering a sense of belonging in school environments.

The review was administered by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) and conducted by the Centre for International Research on Education Systems (CIRES) at Victoria University. 

By examining literacy and numeracy results across assessments, we can better understand the performance of Australian students over time; we can pinpoint areas of national strength and weakness and improve Australia’s educational outcomes.

This paper is the first in a series of analytical insights papers, which provide accessible, up-to-date analysis of educational datasets.

We look at who is not sitting the tests and why that matters.

Addresses the causes of and interventions for disruption in Australian school classrooms

This unit plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 unit of science on cells, organs and tissues.

This editable lesson plan template was produced by Ochre Education and the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO).

This editable unit plan template was produced by Ochre Education and the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO).

This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on describing the digestive system.