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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Two suites of resources designed to help schools enhance student outcomes through evidence-based teaching practices and a deliberate and structured implementation approach have been released today by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO).

The rates of students taking part in NAPLAN testing have largely recovered to pre-pandemic levels, as highlighted in the latest Analytical Insights paper released today by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO).

On 27 February 2025, AERO hosted a webinar exploring how teachers and leaders can foster safe and supportive learning environments in their schools.

Matthew Pepi, Curriculum Learning Specialist and Implementation Coordinator at Chelsea Primary School, reflects on how using AERO's deliberate and structured approach to implementation is working in his school.