ACER News

ACER partners with the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel to strengthen evidence-informed education policy

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:31:00 +0000

ACER has entered a new partnership with the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) to help strengthen the use of evidence in education policy and practice across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Where storytelling meets assessment – PAT Early Literacy launches

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:47:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has launched PAT Early Literacy, a new story-based assessment program designed to help teachers and school leaders better understand and support the learning progress of children in Foundation and Year 1.

New ACER assessment aims to spot literacy difficulties before children fall behind

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has launched PAT Early Literacy, a new assessment program designed to help schools identify literacy strengths and learning needs earlier, giving teachers the information they need to support children before gaps widen.

What does international assessment tell us about educational attainment in Australia?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0000

As government and system leaders debate how best to improve student outcomes, evidence from four major international assessments provides valuable insight into where education attainment gaps emerge, how they widen over time, and what education systems can do to respond.

Evidence to strengthen early literacy at scale in Cambodia

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:03:00 +0000

As Cambodia prepares to expand its Early Grade Learning package, ACER has led an important pilot study with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) to pinpoint what is working in classrooms, what needs strengthening, and how evidence can guide system improvement.

Brunei and ACER deliver world-leading digital literacy standards for a future-ready generation

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0000

A landmark collaboration between Brunei Darussalam’s Ministry of Education and the Australian Council of Education Research (ACER) has produced a national set of digital literacy standards benchmarked against the world's leading education systems and designed to carry every Bruneian learner from digital literacy to digital fluency.

Australia’s Year 8 maths and science curriculum well aligned globally, TIMSS analysis finds

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0000

A recent international analysis of TIMSS 2023 data shows Australia’s Year 8 mathematics and science curriculum is well-aligned with international expectations, with some variation in how content is delivered across classrooms.

Education partnerships central to prosperity in Southeast Asia

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0000

ACER CEO Lisa Rodgers highlights how strong learning foundations and long‑term collaboration can accelerate skills development in Southeast Asia.

Why measuring learning in the early years matters

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:15:00 +0000

Dr Dan Cloney, Lead Researcher for the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS) explores why the years before school are so important for children’s learning, development and well-being.

OAT and ACER Win Best International Implementation Award for PISA 2025 at the 2026 e-Assessment Awards

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0000

TAO-Powered PISA 2025 Digital Assessment Programme Honoured for Global Delivery Across 91 Countries and Economies

Setting a global standard in digital assessment: ACER and OAT recognised for PISA 2025 delivery

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:13:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), together with its platform partner Open Assessment Technologies (OAT), has been recognised at the 2026 e‑Assessment Awards for the delivery of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025.

From classroom to career: how game design is shaping future STEM skills

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0000

Across Australia, schools are finding new and creative ways to help students apply their learning to real‑world problems, and few mediums resonate as powerfully as video games.

ACER research recognised by the Governor General

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0000

ACER was invited to meet the Governor-General at a Sydney event earlier this month, in recognition of our music education survey of teachers and leaders.

Delivering a landmark international study in early learning

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:20:00 +0000

Early learning lays the foundations for everything that follows in education. The skills children develop in the years before school shape how they engage with learning, how they manage challenges, and how they thrive as they move through school and life.

OECD releases landmark international study on early learning and development

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:19:00 +0000

Understanding how children learn and develop in the early years is central to supporting strong educational outcomes and lifelong wellbeing.

Robust data for improving learning outcomes in South Africa

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0000

ACER is working with partners to strengthen the evidence-base to inform education policy and practice through the second cycle of the South African Systemic Evaluation (SASE).

When global evidence and regional practice converge

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:26:00 +0000

Regional priorities in Southeast Asia reflect and reinforce global evidence on what works in education reform.

Culture and resilience key to strengthening Pacific education

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:20:00 +0000

Culturally grounded strategies are supporting Pacific education systems to prepare for future disruptions.

How do we achieve global access and equity in education?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:47:00 +0000

New ACER research informs global reporting on education access and equity ahead of 2030.

ACER to deliver PISA 2029 with novel focus on AI and media literacy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:58:00 +0000

After a competitive tender process, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has appointed the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to lead the development and implementation of the 2029 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) across more than 90 countries and economies, once again entrusting the world’s largest international education survey to ACER, the 96-year-old Australian organisation.