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Call for presenters and abstract submissionAs economies and schools emerge from the pandemic, it is time to take an opportunity to examine how schools effectively support the needs of students by including their voices in the reshaping and rebuilding activities that are taking place.  Building on our commitment to empower children and student voice, agency and participation, some questions we ask are:

How can student voice become more inclusive? 
What were school-system priorities in the age…

The Australian National University (ANU) will host an international conference on the subject of "Religion in Modern Education: Conflict, Policy and Practices"

International Conference:
When: 13-15 April 2023
Where: Australian National University, Canberra, Australia 
Abstract Deadline: 14 February 2023 

In democratic systems of modern society, education can be understood as a key site for the production of the citizens of the future. The training system is divided in the two…

Aims:Our SIG aims to enliven understandings about teachers' and school leaders’ work and lives through research that is conducted by/with/for teachers. We recognise teachers as educators and educational team leaders working in diverse settings including early childhood, primary and secondary schools, skills training institutions, universities (in particular Initial Teacher Education), and other discrete or alternative settings. We use a range of theoretical and methodological frameworks to…

How might educational leaders and teacher improve literacy achievement in schools serving communities experiencing high levels of poverty? This question is the focus of this book. Drawing on long-term case studies of four primary schools located in these communities, this book describes the difference between what is commonly practiced and those practices that have a greater chance of supporting young people's literacy learning. 

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How might educational leaders and teacher improve literacy achievement in schools serving communities experiencing high levels of poverty? This question is the focus of this book. Drawing on long-term case studies of four primary schools located in these communities, this book describes the difference between what is commonly practiced and those practices that have a greater chance of supporting young people's literacy learning. 

Includes postage and packing in Australia
Additional $10 int…

Challenges for Public Education examines the educational leadership, policy and social justice implications of these trends in Australia and internationally. It maps this movement through early shifts to school-based management in Australia, New Zealand and Sweden and recent moves such as the academies programme in England and charter schools in the United States. It draws on recent studies of a distinct new phase in Australian school reform – the creation of ‘independent public schools’ (IPS) i…

AARE are proud to have been represented by Emma Rowe, Laura Perry, Sue Winton, Bob Lingard and Glenn Savage at BERA on Wednesday at Manchester University, UK. The symposium entitled "A policy assemblage of school funding typologies, trajectories and tensions was well attended and the rigorous papers encouraged debate and discussion. Thanks to these strong researchers for representing AARE so well.

More details of the research presented can be found @

https://theconversation.com/some-publi…

AARE is a national professional association of educational researchers in Australia. Established in 1970, the association has provided support for successive generations of educational researchers from Australian universities; local, state and federal governments; early childhood education contexts; schools, colleges and training organisations; as well as private research agencies. Its objectives centre on advancing scholarly inquiry into education, enhancing quality in educational research, and…

The Australian Association for Research in Education was founded in 1970 as the voice of education researchers. Our members are educational researchers from Australian universities, local, state and federal governments, early childhood education contexts, schools, colleges and training organisations as well as private research agencies.

Some founding members perspectives:

Michael Dunkin, AARE founding member, former President and now Honorary Life Member of AARE: Read his 2010 memoir of his li…

National Application FormNational Application Form – to conduct research in schools in more than one jurisdiction (sector, state or territory) in AustraliaAARE is partnering with schooling systems across Australia to promote the implementation of the National Application Form (NAF). The form applies to researchers who require approval from more than one educational jurisdiction to conduct research in Australia. Please note that not all schooling systems accept this form. You will find a comprehe…