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There are many research reports, articles, ideas and resources designed to help teachers and education systems. How, though, can they be sure what they choose to do will work? The answer is evidence.

AERO’s Standards of evidence establish AERO’s view on what constitutes rigorous and relevant evidence. Teachers, educators and policymakers can use the Standards of evidence to determine the strength of existing evidence on a particular approach in their context.

AERO’s Evidence rubric supports educators to apply AERO’s Standards of evidence in their context. The rubric helps teachers, educators and policymakers evaluate their confidence in the effectiveness of a new or existing approach. The rubric also offers implementation guidance appropriate to your level of confidence.

We are governed by an independent, expert Board.

AERO works towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by advancing an evidence-based education system.

The Australian Education Research Organisation is Australia's independent education evidence body.

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) undertakes a range of research projects related to the education pathways of children and young people.

AERO’s Research reflection guide helps education practitioners and policymakers reflect on what they have learned from reading a piece of research evidence on a particular approach. The guide helps you decide whether to implement the approach in your context, and if so, how to do so effectively.

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) uses a comprehensive quality assurance process to ensure all our research projects meet high standards.

AERO develops and prioritises research projects based on greatest potential impact and greatest need.

We asked the educators, teachers, education leaders and policymakers across Australia about what Australia's education evidence body should focus on.

Our team is located across Australia. Meet our senior leadership team.