What sort of schools have the best access to teachers?

Authors

Sue Thomson

Publication Date

8-6-2018

Subjects

Disadvantaged schools, Socioeconomic influences, Academic achievement, International surveys, Educationally disadvantaged, Teacher shortage, Educational resources, Educational quality

Abstract

The most recent Australian report from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) presented evidence that socioeconomically disadvantaged students in Australia were achieving at a level about three years behind their socioeconomically advantaged peers. In terms of proficiency, 57 per cent of disadvantaged students were not achieving at the National Proficient Standard (set by ACARA as the minimum expectation of student achievement), compared to 21 per cent of advantaged students.

Recommended Citation

Thomson, Sue. (August 2018) 'What sort of schools have the best access to teachers?', Teacher, 6 August 2018. Retrieved from https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/columnists/sue-thomson/what-sort-of-schools-have-the-best-access-to-teachers

Copyright Statement

©The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd or its licensors 2019. To make a request for reuse, email Teacher Editor - teachereditor@acer.org

Place of Publication

Melbourne

Publisher

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)