New research asks Indigenous students what matters when deciding whether or not university is for them.
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Australia has seen ambitious First Nations education policies before. Ambition alone does not guarantee change.
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.
Who belongs at university? Fostering connections between a downtown campus and families facing social, cultural and economic barriers can begin early with literacy and community-building programs.
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.
Unlike the traditional method of comparing Indigenous students with non-Indigenous students, a new approach compares Indigenous students with their Indigenous peers.
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.
Politicians talk about how they want to see more Indigenous graduates but we don’t often hear from Indigenous students about their experiences. New research talks to four young Indigenous men.
Universities Australia is calling on the federal government to uncap university places for all Indigenous students, regardless of where they live.
A contributing factor to a rise in violence in Ontario schools is underfunding of education and the social service sector. Using trauma-informed responses is part of the solution.
‘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.
Despite a nearly 50% increase in the proportion of 25-to-34-year olds with a degree since 2008, the percentage of university students from under-represented equity groups has hardly changed.
Recently, specious claims against critical race theory have been showing up in Canada. School boards are being questioned about their anti-racism policies and the teaching of CRT to students.
Researchers reviewed 45 programs that aim to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. This is what they found, and their recommendations to make Australia’s education more equitable.
Math educators share four ways parents can use counters, like candies or lego pieces, to lead ‘number talks’ that help kids develop an understanding of how numbers are related.
Analysis shows most suspensions in SA in 2019 were given to Indigenous students with a disability, followed by children with a disability living in care. These children need support, not dismissal.
Student respondents to a survey discussed memories of historical trauma of infectious disease and displacement, financial hardship related to Alberta tuition hikes and mental health concerns.
The tertiary qualifications target requires higher education providers, schools and communities to work together. But higher education can also help close the gap in the other target areas.
Archaeologists had some questions about an ancient Aboriginal site. So they involved the community and local school kids on their search for answers.
Many teachers want to teach Indigenous perspectives but often lack confidence or know-how. Teachers must be willing to confront the ongoing effects of colonialism in and outside the classroom.
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Professor, Principal Research Fellow & Deputy Head of School, School of Education, The University of Queensland
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Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students Equity and Indigenous), Edith Cowan University
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Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous, University of New England
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student and University Experience, University of Tasmania
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Senior lecturer, Macquarie University
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Professor of Indigenous Education, The University of Melbourne
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Indigenous policy analyst & researcher, Australian National University
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Senior Research Fellow (Lived Experience), Rural and Remote Health, Flinders University
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, MacEwan University
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), The University of Queensland
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Professor, Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora, York University, Canada
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Lecturer, Educational Leadership/Global Indigenous Education, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Mathematics Education, The University of Queensland
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Associate professor, Anthropology, Athabasca University
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