Australia Association for Research in Education
inequity in schooling
We know Australia has a private/public divide. But there’s even more inequality
A major driver of inequality in contemporary education systems internationally is the segregation of students from different social …
Rich or poor, we wanted to know what was unfair at school now
Australians don’t support educational inequity, so why do we accept a system that creates it? What is ‘fair’ in education? This is an important question in a country like Australia, where our school system features considerable inequality in resourcing. It is common knowledge that some schools in this country are much better resourced than others, …
AARE 2022: That’s a wrap for a spectacular conference
It goes without saying that it’s been a difficult few years for in-person conferences. I’m sure many of …
How socioeconomic background makes a difference in education outcomes
Educational disadvantage is a significant factor in students’ educational outcomes. In Australia there is a staggering level of …
Educational researchers unite to challenge inequality in Australian schooling
Educational inequality in Australia is persistent. One in four young Australians are now being left behind according to …