School improvement

New ACER research has found that teacher professional learning has positively impacted teaching quality and student engagement in Vanuatu.

A multi-year study has found students are more engaged in the classroom following the introduction of a new curriculum in Lao PDR.

New ACER research has found that school leader and teacher professional learning is helping to support curriculum reforms in Timor-Leste.

ACER’s most recent webinar unpacked the key concepts behind the International Schools’ Assessment (ISA) reports. Facilitated by Kimberley Veart, the session provided practical advice on how to use the reports effectively and how the data can support teaching. Sarah Elder, ISA Project Director, took attendees through scale score proficiency levels and international comparisons that make up the core of the ISA reporting suite, while Marc Kralj, Educational Consultant, demonstrated ISA reports in practice. 

Over the past 5 years, the Australian Government’s Education Analytics Service has applied an adaptative approach to its multi-year study series, and has discovered valuable lessons on methodologies for future education research.

New research focusing on the experiences of principals, teachers, and parents in the Asia region highlights ‘bright spots’ in educational practice.