• Education

Quality school education is vital for individual potential and a healthy society. All children should have access to an education that is responsive to their needs as well as upholding high academic standards. CIS’s research focus is on policies that improve the quality of teaching and student outcomes.

State of the Nation: An Agenda for Change 2004
Jennifer Buckingham OAMMay 5, 2004SP06

This book is now in its fourth edition. It offers independent views on Australia’s progress...

Valuing Education: A Response to the Australia Institute Report ‘Buying an Education’
Jennifer Buckingham OAMJanuary 21, 2004IA43

The Australia Institute recently published a report called Buying An Education: Where Are The Returns...

Boys’ Education – Research & Rhetoric
Jennifer Buckingham OAMJanuary 1, 2004OP89

There is significant evidence that boys have been experiencing educational disadvantage. In this paper, Jennifer...

Uni reform package to benefit students
June 20, 2003The Canberra Times

In most political controversies, the Government exaggerates the benefit of its policies, and the Opposition...

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Dr Nelson Mixes Price Flexibility and Rigid Quotas
Andrew NortonJune 18, 2003IA37

Commonwealth Education Minister Brendan Nelson’s higher education reform package is a radical evolution in policy,...

Higher fees will give students more choice
May 16, 2003The Sydney Morning Herald

During a budget night interview, The 7.30 Report's presenter, Kerry O'Brien, asked the Treasurer, Peter...

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