Students in Year 10 are set to choose senior subjects. Those with disability miss out. Why?
In this blog, Dr Lara Maia-Pike from C4IE highlights how Year 10 students across Australia face anxiety during career events and subject-selection interviews for Years 11 and 12, and explains that while making decisions about their future is challenging for most, it becomes even more complex for those in equity groups—especially students…
On AERO: Read this now. The critiques are well-founded
In the latest AARE blog, Professor Linda Graham from C4IE, shares timely reflections on the KPMG review of the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO). KPMG is conducting a review of the Australian Educational Research Organisation (AERO), a ministerial-owned company funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory…
‘Woke’: Australian teaching must hold tight to the fair go
In this blog, Professor Linda Graham addresses the politicised label of “woke” in Australian education, arguing that such rhetoric poses a threat to the nation’s foundational value of a “fair go” and undermines essential principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in schools and universities. When asked last week what he would…
Building joined up policy now, across and beyond the education sector
C4IE member Professor Martin Mills, in his second post for the AARE blog on education priorities for the 2025 federal election, explains why Australia needs “connected solutions” and “stronger alignment across sectors and policy portfolios”. Education Crises: Teacher Shortages and Student Attendance One of the most pressing issues is…
Attendance matters – but official reports don’t tell the whole story
The school attendance campaigns around Australia remind us that “every day counts”, which is vital for academic success, emotional well-being, and social connection. However, the reality is that national attendance has steadily declined, dropping from nearly 92% in 2018 to just over 88% in 2025. In a recent blog post from AARE,…
With a government review underway, we have to ask why children bully other kids
Why do some kids bully others, and how can we prevent bullying? A new “rapid review” by Australia’s federal government is underway to build a national standard for preventing and responding to bullying in schools. The Conversation article by Professor Marilyn Campbell and Shannon O’Brien from C4IE delves into the social, emotional, and…
Professor Marilyn Campbell on ABC Radio on the potential of a four-day week for senior students
Professor Marilyn Campbell recently appeared on ABC Radio to join the discussion on the potential benefits and challenges of a four-day week for senior students. Listen in at the 12 minute 55 second mark for her insights into the topic! Access the interview here…
Dr Glenys Mann presents at the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) Ability Grand Rounds
C4IE member Dr Glenys Mann recently presented her research at the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) Ability Grand Rounds. Her presentation focused on the factors that support or hinder partnerships between professionals and parents of children with disability, offering insights from the parents’…
Professor Linda Graham on ABC News: Children with disability over-represented in school suspensions
In a recent ABC News report, Professor Linda Graham shared her insights on why school suspensions are ineffective. She explained that suspensions often fail to address the underlying issues students face, particularly for those with disabilities, and can exacerbate behavioural problems. Professor Graham stressed the need for schools to…
Professor Linda Graham on ABC Radio: Should we rethink school suspensions?
In a recent interview, Professor Linda J. Graham urged educators to reconsider the use of school suspensions, following a new report highlighting the economic cost to the broader community. She emphasised that students with disabilities are disproportionately represented in suspensions and argued that these measures often worsen…