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This paper provides an overview of the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)’s cultural responsiveness work to date and outlines the commitments and actions we have taken to strengthen our culturally responsive research and organisational practices.

This charter underpins the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)’s ambition to make a positive contribution to the success of First Nations children and young people. It establishes the foundations and mechanisms through which the organisation will pursue reconciliation efforts and confirms AERO’s commitment to First Nations peoples through the work that it performs and the operations enabling that work.

On 19 August 2025, AERO hosted a national webinar exploring effective evidence-based strategies for embedding intentional teaching into everyday ECEC practice.

Matt Jackson, Principal of Somerville Rise Primary School, reflects on how being part of AERO’s Learning Partner Project to support the implementation of explicit instruction has improved outcomes for both students and staff.

Schools that take a planned and structured approach to embedding evidence-based teaching practices are reporting positive outcomes, including improved teacher confidence and enhanced student learning.

Since publishing our guidance on a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for lower secondary schools in mid-2024, we've received many questions from primary school teachers and leaders seeking clarity on how MTSS applies to younger students. This article addresses those questions, bridging the gap between our existing secondary-focused resources and the needs of primary schools.

Australian schools are being encouraged to move towards explicitly teaching writing across all subject areas – not just during English classes – in a bid to improve students’ skills.

New large-scale Australian study shows school students learning English need long-term support.

Our new research found it can take many years for students to develop the English language skills they need.

New resources explaining how students learn, and the research behind this, have been released today by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO).

Effective intentional teaching is critical for maximising children’s learning and development outcomes, particularly for children experiencing disadvantage, according to a new discussion paper from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) released today.

Our Strategic Plan outlines how we will work towards our vision for Australia to achieve excellence and equity in educational outcomes for all children and young people through effective use of evidence.