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The NAPLAN fine print we missed: the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students is growing
Last week’s NAPLAN results landed with their usual media splash. There were headlines worrying about the significant proportions of students below certain benchmarks and specific questions about maths results for…
New research shows gap between advantaged & disadvantaged students is growing
Drawing on 17 years of NAPLAN data, new research from the Mitchell Institute at Victoria University shows clear, consistent and growing gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged students in Australia.
Years apart: Australia’s growing educational inequality
How is Australia tracking in meeting its educational goals of excellence and equity? How well are our school systems supporting schools to meet the needs of disadvantaged students?
NAPLAN results don’t tell the full story behind Australia’s lack of education progress
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results released on Wednesday show Australian students are making few gains in literacy and numeracy.