New research shows there is still a long way to go in providing equality in education
The gap between the most and least advantaged areas in Australia is reflected in educational inequality.
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Why many high-achieving Indigenous students are shunning university
We need to shift the focus of equity programs to nurturing the already strong aspirations Indigenous children have from primary school.
Laying pathways for greater success in education for Indigenous Australians
If we're serious about closing the gap in Indigenous education, our new research shows the value of building better bridges into universities and vocational education.
NAPLAN’s tale of two territories: why ACT and NT are on opposite ends of the spectrum
While the NT consistently performs lowest on national and international tests, with a long tail of low achievement, the ACT consistently performs highest.
Indigenous students neglected in the higher education policy debate
The government has made clear that more opportunities for Indigenous students are key to its vision for a world-class higher education system. However, Indigenous issues have received little attention…
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