<![CDATA[ACER News]]> https://www.acer.org/news en communications@acer.org (ACER Communications) Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:21:48 +1000 <![CDATA[ACER to deliver PISA 2029 with novel focus on AI and media literacy]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-to-deliver-pisa-2029-with-novel-focus-on-ai-and-media-literacy 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.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-to-deliver-pisa-2029-with-novel-focus-on-ai-and-media-literacy#When:22:58:00Z Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:58:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Understanding gender gaps across life stages in the ASEAN region ]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/understanding-gender-gaps-across-life-stages-in-the-asean-region New ACER research reveals how gaps between girls and boys emerge and shift across key stages of life in the ASEAN region.  

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/understanding-gender-gaps-across-life-stages-in-the-asean-region#When:06:09:00Z Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:09:00 +0000 <![CDATA[New report shows strong satisfaction among future GPs and RGs]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/new-report-shows-strong-satisfaction-among-future-gps-and-rgs Registrar satisfaction has risen to its highest post-COVID level, with 92.4% satisfied with their training providers and 92.2% satisfied with their training facilities. 

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/new-report-shows-strong-satisfaction-among-future-gps-and-rgs#When:23:43:00Z Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:43:00 +0000 <![CDATA[How to support learning progress with effective assessment]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/how-to-support-learning-progress-with-effective-assessment Across the school year, educators around the world face a familiar challenge: understanding where students are in their learning and how best to support their progress. In a recent webinar showcasing ACER’s global expertise, Aloka Singh and Dr Jarrod Hingston explored how assessment, when used thoughtfully, can drive evidence-informed decisions that benefit students and teachers.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/how-to-support-learning-progress-with-effective-assessment#When:23:17:00Z Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[New research highlights what helps First Nations students succeed at university ]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/new-research-highlights-what-helps-first-nations-students-succeed-at-university New research from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research is providing new insights into how First Nations students enter, navigate and succeed at university. 

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/new-research-highlights-what-helps-first-nations-students-succeed-at-university#When:00:04:00Z Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:04:00 +0000 <![CDATA[New research reveals pathways to First Nations participation and success at university ]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/new-research-reveals-pathways-to-first-nations-participation-and-success-at-university New research has identified a key element in building success for First Nations university students, pointing to the critical role of Indigenous-led, culturally safe support centres in improving participation and completion. 

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/new-research-reveals-pathways-to-first-nations-participation-and-success-at-university#When:23:24:00Z Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:24:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ACER India and AmplifiU sign MoU to advance evidence-based assessments, teacher capacity and responsible AI in education]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-india-and-amplifiu-sign-mou-to-advance-evidence-based-assessments-teacher-capacity-and-responsible-ai-in-education New Delhi — 23rd February 2026 — The Australian Council for Educational Research (India) and AmplifiU AI have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing evidence-informed assessments, teacher professional development, and responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education, aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) on 18 February 2026. 

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-india-and-amplifiu-sign-mou-to-advance-evidence-based-assessments-teacher-capacity-and-responsible-ai-in-education#When:07:15:00Z Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[A new chapter in early maths assessment: The PAT Early Numeracy Screener]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/a-new-chapter-in-early-maths-assessment-the-pat-early-numeracy-screener ACER is developing a new PAT Early Numeracy Screener, designed to help teachers identify foundational gaps in Year 1 students’ mathematical understanding. The screener, which offers a timely, evidence-based tool to support learning, will commence content trial in March.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/a-new-chapter-in-early-maths-assessment-the-pat-early-numeracy-screener#When:01:32:00Z Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:32:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Youth voices in education: lessons from DevEd 2025]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/youth-voices-in-education-lessons-from-deved-2025 Insights from DevEd 2025 demonstrate how youth participation and co-design are key to building inclusive, resilient education systems.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/youth-voices-in-education-lessons-from-deved-2025#When:03:01:00Z Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[TALIS 2024: Using data to support a vibrant and future-focused teaching profession ]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/talis-2024-using-data-to-support-a-vibrant-and-future-focused-teaching-profession Educators and school leaders recently joined a QRTA TALK hosted by the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) in Jordan, with Dr Tim Friedman, Senior Research Fellow at ACER and Australia’s National Project Manager for the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024.  

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/talis-2024-using-data-to-support-a-vibrant-and-future-focused-teaching-profession#When:04:18:00Z Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:18:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Our top 5 ACER News articles for 2025]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/our-top-5-acer-news-articles-for-2025 2025 has been a big year for ideas, insights, and innovation in education – and ACER News has been buzzing with stories that have got educators talking and thinking. From AI in classrooms to cracking the code on student engagement, these articles have sparked conversations and inspired action. 

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/our-top-5-acer-news-articles-for-2025#When:01:05:00Z Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Teachers report positive momentum in the CBL journey]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/teachers-report-positive-momentum-in-the-cbl-journey Educators’ readiness to adopt competency-based learning (CBL) and engage with its core principles reflects encouraging progress. 

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/teachers-report-positive-momentum-in-the-cbl-journey#When:04:30:00Z Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ACER a proud partner in strengthening Australia’s teaching workforce ]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-a-proud-partner-in-strengthening-australias-teaching-workforce The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) will continue its long-standing role in delivering the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE).

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-a-proud-partner-in-strengthening-australias-teaching-workforce#When:00:10:00Z Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[SEA-PLM 2024 report launched]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/sea-plm-2024-report-launched A new regional report reveals progress for the most disadvantaged learners, while highlighting persistent gaps in foundational learning across Southeast Asia.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/sea-plm-2024-report-launched#When:22:18:00Z Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:18:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ACER wins GESS Awards commendation for assessment practice ]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-wins-gess-awards-commendation-for-assessment-practice The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has been recognised at the GESS Awards 2025 for its work to strengthen inclusion and equitable assessment practice, particularly through adaptive testing. 

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-wins-gess-awards-commendation-for-assessment-practice#When:05:46:00Z Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:46:00 +0000 <![CDATA[DevEd 2025: sparking ideas and shaping futures]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/deved-2025-sparking-ideas-and-shaping-futures With bold keynotes and inspiring calls to action, DevEd 2025 generated new ideas and momentum for change across the Asia-Pacific.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/deved-2025-sparking-ideas-and-shaping-futures#When:04:00:00Z Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Q&A: Key PAT leaders on the evolution and impact of the assessment]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/qa-key-pat-leaders-on-the-evolution-and-impact-of-the-assessment The PAT suite has long been a trusted tool for Australian educators and is now used in more than two thirds of schools across the country. And as classrooms evolve, so too does PAT.

In a recent webinar, ACER’s Elliot Boutin and Daniel O’Loughlin shared how PAT is evolving to meet the changing needs of schools, and their advice on how educators can get the most from the data it provides.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/qa-key-pat-leaders-on-the-evolution-and-impact-of-the-assessment#When:03:58:00Z Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:58:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Q&A: Using the ISA to improve student confidence and performance at NPS International School]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/qa-using-the-isa-to-improve-student-confidence-and-performance-at-nps-international-school Located in Singapore, NPS International School has been using the International Schools' Assessment (ISA) for 9 years to track student progress and make evidence-based decisions in their curriculum planning. Dr Kris Bhatt, Senior Principal Secondary Campus for NPS, recently shared how the school uses their assessment results.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/qa-using-the-isa-to-improve-student-confidence-and-performance-at-nps-international-school#When:03:10:00Z Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ACER and UNESCO IIEP partner to strengthen educational planning in the Asia-Pacific]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-and-unesco-iiep-partner-to-strengthen-educational-planning-in-the-asia-pacific A new partnership between ACER and IIEP-UNESCO will support effective use of data to drive inclusive, evidence-based education reform across the Asia-Pacific region. 

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/acer-and-unesco-iiep-partner-to-strengthen-educational-planning-in-the-asia-pacific#When:06:32:00Z Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:32:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Amba Press acquires 38 ACER Press titles, continuing a legacy of trusted educational publishing]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/amba-press-acquires-38-acer-press-titles-continuing-a-legacy-of-trusted-educational-publishing Amba Press has signed an agreement with ACER Press, the publishing arm of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), to acquire 38 of its educational titles.

]]> https://www.acer.org/news/article/amba-press-acquires-38-acer-press-titles-continuing-a-legacy-of-trusted-educational-publishing#When:01:53:00Z Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:53:00 +0000