Equal education

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STEM gender imbalance persists
STEM gender imbalance persists

Australia has a gender imbalance in STEM that runs right through primary and secondary school, to tertiary study and into the workplace, according to a new paper from the Office of the Chief Scientist.

School connectedness for students on the autism spectrum
School connectedness for students on the autism spectrum

Recent research suggests that school connectedness is every bit as important for students on the autism spectrum as for other students.

Identifying the needs of students on the autism spectrum
Identifying the needs of students on the autism spectrum

Following a two-year study, researchers have built a profile of the educational support needs of students on the autism spectrum.

Effectively teaching mathematics to students with Down syndrome
Effectively teaching mathematics to students with Down syndrome

According to new findings, including students with Down syndrome in mainstream maths lessons in the primary years is achievable, but professional learning for teachers is vital.

I think I can - motivation and the maths gender gap
I think I can - motivation and the maths gender gap

Dr Sarah Buckley explores gender differences in maths with research from neuroscience, psychology and education.

Overcoming obstacles to education delivery
Overcoming obstacles to education delivery

How schools and communities around the world have tackled issues affecting the delivery of education.

Early childhood development - the gender gaps
Early childhood development - the gender gaps

A recent census highlights a continuing gender disparity when it comes to school readiness, with more boys than girls considered 'developmentally vulnerable'.

Improving student achievement by increasing access to textbooks
Improving student achievement by increasing access to textbooks

School textbooks have been found to play a 'critical role' in improving education outcomes in developing countries, but limited access to these learning materials is hampering student progress.

From evidence to action – it's time to join the dots
From evidence to action – it's time to join the dots

A new research report says it's time to 'join the dots' and scale up successful examples of flexible learning systems to meet the 21st Century education needs of all Australian school students.

10 must-reads: Positive Education
10 must-reads: Positive Education

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