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Submissions from 2024

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - April 2024

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ACER Reconciliation Action Plan: 31 March 2024–31 December 2025: Reflect, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Infographic: Closing the Gap Report 2024, Dominique Russell

Submissions from 2023

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - June 2023

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - March 2023

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2023

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Research Conference 2023: Becoming lifelong learners. Proceedings and Program, Kylie Burns (Ed.)

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Infographic: Basic skills and the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, Jo Earp

Community-driven, technology-assisted support for Erub Mer language and early literacy in the Torres Strait: Practice and policy, Sarah Groom and Lala Gutchen (Erub)

Submissions from 2022

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - August 2022

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - February 2022

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - May 2022

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2022

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Indigenous Science Network Resources

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Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference, 14 - 16 June 2022

Reimagining assessment in culturally responsive ways, Carly Steele and Graeme Gower

Submissions from 2021

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - August 2021

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin February 2021

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - May 2021

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2021

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Research Conference 2021: Excellent progress for every student: Proceedings and Program, Australian Council for Educational Research

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Infographic: Student attitudes towards Australian Indigenous cultures, Jo Earp

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Infographic: Indigenous students experiencing racial discrimination at school, Dominique Russell

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Exploring excellence in Indigenous education in Queensland secondary schools, Marnee Shay, Jodie Miller, and Suraiya Abdul Hameed

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Indi Kindi: ACER’s Rapid Review, Pina Tarricone, Ian Teo, and David Jeffries

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Snapshots issue 13: What do Australian 15-year-olds think about reading?, Catherine Underwood

Submissions from 2020

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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - October 2020

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‘Little J & Big Cuz’ season two premieres Friday, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Environmental scan: Topical areas to inform a future review of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, Kerry Elliott, Pru Mitchell, Hilary Hollingsworth, Charlotte Waters, and Jenny Trevitt

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Infographic: Closing the Gap Report 2020, Dominique Russell

Submissions from 2019

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Little J & Big Cuz – supporting successful transitions to school, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Evaluating I2S2: An inquiry-based Indigenous science program for Years 5 to 9, Caja Gilbert

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Connecting Little J and Big Cuz with a kindergarten education program: Case study 1: Morphett Vale East Kindergarten, Kathryn Moyle

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Indigenous Early Childhood Education, school readiness and transition programs into primary school: literature review, Kathryn Moyle

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Is Little J and Big Cuz suitable for children in preschool? Case study 6: Wulagi Family Centre, Wulagi School, Kathryn Moyle

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Little J & Big Cuz: A school readiness initiative: Final report and case studies, Kathryn Moyle

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Preparing socially and emotionally for preschool with Little J and Big Cuz: Case study 2: One Tree Community Centre Yera Children's service, Kathryn Moyle

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Teachable moments: planning Early Childhood programs for Indigenous children that incorporate Little J and Big Cuz : Case study 4: Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Kathryn Moyle

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Developing written language with Little J and Big Cuz : case study 5 : Saint Augustine's School, Kathryn Moyle and Kevin McRae

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Supporting social and emotional learning with Little J and Big Cuz: Case Study 3: Marion Primary School, Kathryn Moyle and Kevin McRae

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Australian Higher Education Equity Ranking Project: Final Report, Tim Pitman, Paul Koshy, Daniel Edwards, Liang-Cheng Zhang, and Julie McMillan

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Wii-Ma-Li (light the fire): The impact of the Connected Communities Strategy on Hillvue Public School, Chris Shaw

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Miss Chen’s blog: Creating memory maps, Rebecca Vukovic

Submissions from 2018

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Celebrating the research of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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From inspiration to award win: Little J & Big Cuz’s journey to the Logies, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Infographic: Rates of school attendance, Jo Earp

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Evidence-based approaches to school improvement: The Kimberley Schools Project, Bill Louden

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Assessment of university support services for regional and remote students on transition to university: final report, Darren Matthews, Gina Milgate, and Leyna Clarke

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The Research Files Episode 40: Indigenous perspectives on quality teaching, Dominique Russell and Brian Lewthwaite

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Miss Chen: Being a good friend, Rebecca Vukovic

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Miss Chen’s blog: Exploring the ocean in Foundation Science, Rebecca Vukovic

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Miss Chen’s blog: Learning to negotiate, Rebecca Vukovic

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Miss Chen’s blog: Literacy in the early years, Rebecca Vukovic

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Miss Chen’s blog: Making an animal track plot, Rebecca Vukovic

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Miss Chen’s blog: Recognising our fears, Rebecca Vukovic

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Miss Chen’s blog: Understanding Australia’s animals, Rebecca Vukovic

Submissions from 2017

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A positive start: Using television to support Indigenous learning, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Boarding schools and Indigenous learners in the Northern Territory, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Consumer and financial literacy for Indigenous learners, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Looking for the X factors in Indigenous early education, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Measuring Indigenous childhood development in remote Australia, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Courageous and coherent leadership required for excellent and equitable outcomes, Linda Bendikson

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Indigenous students’ beliefs about science, Lisa De Bortoli

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Knowing Growing Showing Indigenous consumer and financial literacy: Research to practice, Tony Dreise and Troy Meston

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Knowing Growing Showing literature review, Tony Dreise and Troy Meston

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The Research Files Episode 32: Investigating the educational aspirations of Indigenous students, Jo Earp

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The Case for Urgency: Advocating for Indigenous voice in education, Kevin P. Gillan, Suzanne Mellor, and Jacynta Krakouer

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Looking for the X-factors: Contextualised learning and young Indigenous Australian children, Karen L. Martin and Stuart Fuller

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Building empowering partnerships between schools and communities, Gina Milgate

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Stronger Smarter: A sustained and enduring approach to Indigenous education (whether education researchers know it or not!), Chris Sarra

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Miss Chen’s blog: Exploring living things in Year 1 Science, Rebecca Vukovic

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Miss Chen’s blog: Traditional Indigenous games in preschool, Rebecca Vukovic

Submissions from 2016

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Indigenous Education Update 5 - October 2016

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Assessment for Indigenous learners, ACER

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Engaging Indigenous education, ACER

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Boosting Indigenous school attendance, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Collaborating for culturally responsive teaching, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Little J and Big Cuz ready for school, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Revisiting the research: Indigenous student absenteeism, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Closing the gap: Indigenous students and NAPLAN, Tony Dreise

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Putting ‘place’ at the heart of Indigenous education, Tony Dreise

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Indigenous school attendance: Creating expectations that are ‘really high’ and ‘highly real’, Tony Dreise, Gina Milgate, Bill Perrett, and Troy Meston

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The Research Files Episode 20: Recruitment and retention of Indigenous educators, Jo Earp

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Aboriginal Early Childhood Education: Why attendance and true engagement are equally important, Jacynta Krakouer

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Literature Review relating to the current context and discourse surrounding Indigenous Early Childhood Education, School Readiness and Transition Programs to Primary School, Jacynta Krakouer

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My space: Improving transition to school for Indigenous children, Jacynta Krakouer

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STEM and Indigenous learners, Elizabeth McKinley

Submissions from 2015

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Indigenous Education Update 3 - October 2014

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Indigenous Education Update 4 - September 2015

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ACER Research Conference Proceedings (2015), ACER

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Indigenous research: learning together, ACER

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Completing university in a growing sector: Is equity an issue?, Daniel Edwards and Julie McMillan

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Literature review relating to the current context and discourse on Indigenous cultural awareness in the teaching space: Critical pedagogies and improving Indigenous learning outcomes through cultural responsiveness, Jacynta Krakouer

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Improving assessment for Indigenous students, Alison Quin

Submissions from 2014

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Indigenous Education Update 2 - January 2014

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Indigenous Education Update edition 2 January 2014

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Indigenous Education Update (No. 3) -- October 2014

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A way forward in improving Indigenous learning, ACER

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Remote school's first graduates, ACER

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Revisiting Indigenous primary school experiences, ACER