School improvement

ACER’s research-based tools and services help education systems and school leaders understand their current practices and support their journey through the complex nature of system and school improvement.

26 Oct 2026

education and development

TALIS 2024: What makes an effective school principal?

When global evidence and regional practice converge

ACER India and AmplifiU sign MoU to advance evidence-based assessments, teacher capacity and responsible AI in education

TALIS 2024: Using data to support a vibrant and future-focused teaching profession

Amba Press acquires 38 ACER Press titles, continuing a legacy of trusted educational publishing

Field Notes episode 5: A system approach to data with Catholic Education South Australia

How does a system make data accessible and actionable? Jarrod Carter and Lisa Karanicolou from Catholic Education South Australia explore practical ways that a system-wide approach to data can transform teaching and learning.

Transforming English language education in Vietnam

How creative thinking assessment could provide a model for broader change

Help for educators daunted by students’ poor mental health

6 Dec 2024

Field Notes episode 4: Making sense of data at Mansfield State High School

How do you collate data, analyse it effectively and share insights with your school community? ACER's Marc Kralj delves into an insightful conversation with 2 experienced educators from Queensland.

19 Nov 2024

Motivated by improving education, the world comes together

ACER recently hosted 200 representatives from 90 countries in Melbourne to prepare for the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Main Survey.

30 Oct 2024

Transforming education systems: now there’s a guide book

An interview with Dr Sheridan Dudley, who will release a new framework and guiding principles for education system reform policy development at Research Conference 2025 in February.

18 Oct 2024

UK expert shares practical strategies for school improvement

Research Conference 2025 keynote speaker Professor David Hopkins discusses his 8-step strategy for school improvement.

The Australian Council for Educational Research (India) launches a teacher assessment

15 Oct 2024

ACER India launches new teacher assessment

Standardised Teacher Assessment and Review (STAR) is an evidence-informed, high-quality assessment to enable improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.

5 Oct 2024

Straight from the source: including teachers’ voices in reforms

This World Teachers' Day, we’re highlighting the importance of teachers' voices and insights from their classrooms on student learning.

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