Publications & resources

Despite expanded access to higher education in Australia, questions remain regarding whether socioeconomic background continues to influence post-graduation outcomes at the doctoral level.

Australia is not tracking well in meeting its goals of equity and excellence, with large learning gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged students that continue to grow. This report draws on…

Mitchell Institute report explores ATAR’s changing role in school-to-university transitions and its impact on equity and opportunity.

Researchers from Victoria University’s Mitchell Institute are calling for the implementation of full-service schools to tackle Australia’s widening education divide. 

In their new report, the Mitchell Institute calls for full-service school models as a purpose-built solution to Australia's growing educational inequality.

Mitchell Institute has recommended replacing Job Ready Graduates and diversifying post-secondary school pathways.

The latest Mitchell Institute Research Spotlight analyses the 2024 AEDC results, showing increased levels of developmental vulnerability in Australian kids.

Disadvantaged children who perform well at a very young age are overtaken by their peers from more advantaged backgrounds as they move towards school age.

16,000 Australians in every electorate has a HECS-HELP debt - could Labor's commitment to cutting HECS debts encourage swings in marginal seats?

School education is always a policy priority for voters in Australia. So what’s on the table for this year’s federal election?

Cost of living pressures and childcare access concerns mean early childhood education and care is a key election battleground.