The Parent Engagement Implementation Guide
We know that parent and family engagement matters – 50 years of research evidence tells us that when parents and families engage in their children’s learning we see positive impacts on student achievement and wellbeing outcomes. However, there is still a gap in how this translates to effective practice in schools and school communities. So […]
Please just say you’re proud of me: Perspectives of young people on parent engagement and doing well at school
ARACY’s report Please just say you’re proud of me: Perspectives of Young People on Parent Engagement and Doing Well at School is based on consultations with nearly 100 Australian students in years 10 and 12. As part of the study, students were asked what they would like to hear and see in the ideal parent, carer or […]
Submission to the proposed Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Lowering Voting Age and Increasing Voter Participation) Bill 2018
This submission is ARACY’s response to the proposed Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Lowering Voting Age and Increasing Voter Participation) Bill 2018. The decision on whether to lower the voting age in Australian to 16 can be considered on bothethical and empirical grounds. The major ethical considerations are clear; when considered from ahuman rights perspective, citizens under […]
