Policy Monographs
Policy Monographs (PM) are pieces directly commenting on government policy, new programs or legislation.
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Indigenous Education 2012
Indigenous Education 2012 reviews the lack of progress by states and territories in improving Indigenous literacy and numeracy. It examines causes of Indigenous students’ success and failure, and the... Read More
The Rise of Religious Schools in Australia
Growth in the non-government school sector in Australia has been driven by religious schools, with the largest increases in Islamic schools and ‘fundamentalist’ Christian schools. This report examines... Read More
Indigenous Education 2010
The 2009 NAPLAN literacy and numeracy tests confirm the continued failure of Indigenous education. The government's 'closing the gap' objectives will never be achieved unless real changes to policy are... Read More
Revisiting Indigenous Education
Aboriginal and Torres Islander children in remote communities must not be viewed as ‘different’ from other Australian children. So long as cultural traits justify the removal of children from mainstream... Read More
Indigenous Education in the Northern Territory
The causes of failing education—inequitable school facilities, inappropriate curriculums, and inadequate teaching—in Aboriginal schools are well known. Unfortunately, these causes have not been addressed... Read More
Schools in the Spotlight. School Performance Reporting and Public Accountability
Buckingham calls for a consistent, fair and meaningful system of reporting and publishing comparative school performance, making schools accountable not only to government, but also to the public who pays... Read More
The Unchained University
Australia's universities are not preparing students adequately for their futures. Report author and higher education expert Andrew Norton argues that universities are failing students in several ways. Read More
Families Freedom and Education: Why School Choice Makes Sense
Parents have been demonstrating their increasing lack of faith in the public education system for decades, as reflected in the steady drift in student enrolments away from the state school sector toward... Read More
Beyond the Classroom : how parents influence their children's education
Parents are crucial to the academic success of their children. The report, Beyond the Classroom: How Parents Influence Their Children’s Education, argues that factors ranging from parents’ educational... Read More
Boy Troubles: Understanding Rising Suicide, Rising Crime and Educational Failure
Australian boys are at greater risk of doing badly at school, participating in juvenile crime, and committing suicide. The root of these problems are cultural and institutional,' says report author Jennifer... Read More
Taking Education Seriously - A Reform Program for Australia's Schools
Australia's schools are much criticised by students, parents and employers. Despite significant increases in educational expenditure, satisfaction with performance has declined. Read More
