This week, EduResearch Matters will be publishing a selection of contributions from academics around the country, in response to AARE’s priority messages for the forthcoming federal election. These posts will be published over the course of this week, leading to the election on May 3.
These priorities are supported by findings from extensive educational research. We look forward to your feedback.
- Boosting the education workforce
a) Ensure a well-supported workforce that delivers high quality teaching and
student outcomes
b) Respect for teacher professionalism
c) Address teacher attraction and retention - Research informed policy
a) Use rigorous and robust research to inform policy
b) Draw on the latest research findings to deliver high functioning, inclusive
education systems - Connected solutions
a) Build stronger alignment across sectors and policy portfolios to ensure
strong education outcomes across the life course, from early childhood
education to tertiary education.
b) Better align policies and programs across the education eco-system to
avoid duplication, maximise opportunities and optimise resources - Equity and educational outcomes
a) Invest in equity initiatives that have been shown to produce
improvements
b) Draw from available research to identify effective ways to tackle
inequalities across all stages and sectors of education
c) Act with urgency to interrupt long standing patterns of disadvantage and
inequity - Widening participation and nurturing aspirations
a) Build strong futures and aspirations among all students
b) Foster more joined up and accessible post school pathways
