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Dr Jenny Donovan, AERO CEO reading the book 'Rex' by Ursula Dubosarsky with three primary school students

Quality, evidence-based teaching is lifting our schools — let’s not lose momentum

As more than four million students across the country step back into the classroom this month, we are reminded of the immense trust placed in our education system. 

A primary teacher uses non-verbal communication with her class who are seated at their desks

Managing classrooms: Three tips from Tim McDonald

Teachers often tell us that supporting students to focus on learning can be challenging. It’s part of the complex work they do every day. We spoke with expert advisor Dr Tim McDonald about classroom management that works. Here are his top three tips for calmer classrooms and stronger learning.

Two primary-school-aged children sit at a desk in a classroom. One is smiling and leafing through a workbook and the other is laughing.

Agency publication

Research Agenda 2026

Our Research Agenda outlines our annual research priorities. The agenda is developed in consultation with the education community and approved by our Board and a meeting of Education Ministers.

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Agency publication

AERO partnership and engagement strategy

This strategy outlines AERO's approaches to partnering and engaging with stakeholders to deliver credible education evidence, build trust and ensure this evidence is usable in real-world educational contexts.

ECEC implementation insights

Deliberate and structured approach the key to embedding evidence-based practice in early education.

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Supporting early childhood teachers through mentoring and induction

Findings from a literature review into early career teacher mentoring and induction support conducted by AERO and Deakin University.

Dr Sarah Wight (left) and Rowena Shirtcliff, presenting at the 2025 Early Childhood Australia National Conference

Tackling the complexity of access in regional, rural and remote communities

Accessing quality early childhood education and care in regional, rural and remote Australia remains a significant challenge, with high stakes.

Professional learning under the spotlight

Collaborative research project provides insights into what works to enhance teacher professionalism.

ECEC Learning Partner Project 2026

AERO invites early childhood services to be involved in a partnership project.

More schools bridge the gap between evidence and practice with support from AERO

Schools can now access free, practical, and easy-to-use resources to help them implement evidence-based practices in ways that work in their own contexts.

Writing matters: What you need to know to lead a writing instruction framework in your school - Webinar recording

On 14 October 2025, AERO hosted a national webinar to unpack our School Writing Instruction Framework and the research behind it.

Three staff from John XXIII College sitting at a conference table

The value of participating in education research: How participation benefits schools

When teachers and school leaders participate in research studies, they experience benefits that extend well beyond their classroom walls. At the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), we’ve recently had the privilege of fostering research partnerships focused on understanding how to enhance evidence-based practices in classrooms.