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Year 12 data – the foundation for growth
Year 12 data – the foundation for growth

Educators at Melbourne's Mill Park Secondary College are getting more out of Year 12 exam data. There, teachers use it to identify patterns and inform future practice.

School Improvement Episode 2: Neil Lloyd, literacy and numeracy skills gaps
School Improvement Episode 2: Neil Lloyd, literacy and numeracy skills gaps

Teacher speaks to Neil Lloyd, deputy principal of Brisbane’s Youth Education and Training Centre, about the school’s efforts to address literacy and numeracy skills gaps among students.

Putting learning at the heart of the school
Putting learning at the heart of the school

When Beth Gilligan arrived at Tasmania's Dominic College as Principal, she knew it was time to address significant issues.

Full steam ahead for young entrepreneurs
Full steam ahead for young entrepreneurs

The Mypolonga Primary School shop on South Australia’s Murray River is an example of how maths and financial literacy skills can be delivered in a practical way.

Alternative pathways
Alternative pathways

Undertaking a vocational qualification in school is linked to increased Year 12 completion rates for male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) students, according to a new report.

The Research Files Episode 3: Attendance and outcomes with Dr Steve Zubrick
The Research Files Episode 3: Attendance and outcomes with Dr Steve Zubrick

This month we speak to Steve Zubrick, who recently carried out research into the link between student attendance and educational outcomes.

Creating lifelong learners
Creating lifelong learners

The teaching profession needs to be 'inspired by innovation and research', says Andreas Schleicher. Read more about his special video message at ACER's Research Conference in today's Teacher article.

Exclusive: A conversation between Julia Gillard and Professor Geoff Masters
Exclusive: A conversation between Julia Gillard and Professor Geoff Masters

In an exclusive Teacher podcast, Professor Geoff Masters, CEO of the Australian Council for Educational Research, discusses quality and equity with the honourable Julia Gillard.

Encouraging STEM success
Encouraging STEM success

Tasmanian academics have launched a new framework designed to build the capacity of STEM teachers and support them in selecting resources.

Exploring quality and equity
Exploring quality and equity

The benefits of quality learning in the early years and re-emerging gender issues in mathematics are among the hot topics that will be explored at this year's ACER Research Conference.