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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.

Harvard University affirmative action reveals flaw in zero-sum equality push
Simon CowanJuly 15, 2023CANBERRA TIMES

In a heavily anticipated decision, the United States Supreme Court recently ruled that two major...

Education overhaul for teachers a long time coming
Glenn FaheyJuly 11, 2023THE AUSTRALIAN

The proposed overhaul to teacher training will mean better prepared teachers and a greater expectation...

In Defence of Meritocracy
Steven SchwartzJuly 6, 2023AP50

Introduction Democracies, dictatorships, and all other forms of government face the same dilemma—how to allocate...

Meritocracy
A great court victory for meritocracy
Steven SchwartzJune 30, 2023AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

The United States Supreme Court’s meritocracy verdict in favour of Students for Fair Admissions has...

Help may be on way for graduate teachers who don’t feel class-ready
Glenn FaheyJune 13, 2023ABC

Later this month, the federal government’s Teacher Education Expert Panel will hand down what promises...

Vested interests thwart school reform
Glenn FaheyMay 24, 2023AFR

A year into Labor’s administration, Education Minister Jason Clare has a unique opportunity to transform...

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