The numbers that show Indigenous students ‘behind’ their non-Indigenous peers are accurate. But they only tell part of the story.
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The Coalition wants to looks at ‘what works’ in Indigenous education and ‘roll it out more broadly’ .
Indigenous communities have long fought to control their own education. A scholar traces that history and examines what a new Inuit-led university could mean for Inuit self-determination.
Australia has seen ambitious First Nations education policies before. Ambition alone does not guarantee change.
Canada must act to support Indigenous governing autonomy and capacity in education and other matters, and also to reform public schooling.
Archives are full of letters from Curve Lake dating back to the 19th century, demanding better pay for teachers, requesting Indigenous teachers and even asking for their own school boards.
New survey research shows Indigenous teenagers value their education. But they don’t have equal access to computers and may be doing high school away from home.
Research shows Indigenous voices and stories are sorely lacking from Australian classrooms. This is key component of truth telling and reconciliation.
There is regular reporting of ‘poor’ school outcomes for Indigenous students. But we still don’t have clear data on the high rates of these children being suspended or expelled.
There is a strong body of evidence about what works in Indigenous education. But budgets seem to keep ignoring research that says we need to listen to Indigenous people.
The accord calls for meaningful steps to increase the numbers of Indigenous graduates and Indigenous leaders in higher education. In a post-referendum Australia, this is more important than ever.
Researchers worked with Wakka Wakka Elders and local community members to co-design curriculum resources for local schools.
Tools such as ChatGPT dominate the conversation around AI in schools. But with teachers looking to meet Indigenous content requirements, using generative AI could do more harm than good.
Everything from the Voice to Country Road homewares is talking about ‘co-design’. New research identifies three clear ways to improve the way it works in education.
The 2023 budget includes $40 million to improve school attendance in Central Australia. It also includes more than $38 million for “culturally appropriate” education for Indigenous students.
Spirituality is a vital part of Indigenous identities. Incorporating spiritual education can create space in schools where Indigenous students can learn and grow.
A key aspect of Education Minister Jason Clare’s draft plan is recruiting more First Nations teachers. But it is missing details and an emphasis on decolonising schools.
‘Closing the gap’ frames Indigenous education as a problem. In a new study, researchers talked to Indigenous educators about what excellence looks like in their schools.
Indigenous language instructors struggle to keep their languages from becoming lost.
Indigenous education provides all students with a rich and well-rounded knowledge of Australia’s history. However research shows Indigenous teachers are scarce and poorly supported.
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Professor, Principal Research Fellow & Deputy Head of School, School of Education, The University of Queensland
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Professor, School of Education, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor of Economics and Public Policy, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
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Senior Fellow, National Centre for Indigenous Studies, Australian National University
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Professor, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Indigenous policy analyst & researcher, Australian National University
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Associate Professor, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and School of Education, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Indigenous Education, The University of Queensland
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), The University of Queensland
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School Education Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Adjunct Professor, Stout Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington and Auckland University of Technology, Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University
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ARC DECRA Fellow, Australian National University
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Professor of Linguistics, Yale University
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, The University of Melbourne
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Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous, University of New England