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To understand which wellbeing programs and practices adopted by early childhood education and care (ECEC) services and schools improve children’s outcomes, it is necessary to measure and track children’s wellbeing. This research summary shares some preliminary learning from work the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) commissioned on developing wellbeing and belonging measures for children aged 3 to 8 years.

This project identifies trends, challenges and opportunities in education datasets and generates actionable insights that can support improved outcomes in schools and ECEC services.

Students learn best in well-managed classrooms. AERO’s classroom management resources support teachers to create safe and supportive learning environments through evidence-based practices.

This document summarises key findings and recommendations from an analysis of Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) data conducted by AERO in 2022.

Our work on how students learn best (also known as the science of learning) connects cognitive science, neuroscience and education psychology research on the learning process with practical teaching implications. 

Improving the quality, accessibility and endurability of national school data architecture.

This evidence summary supports AERO’s practice guide for transitions to school for children with disability or developmental delay.

A project to provide practical guidance for school leaders to improve student learning outcomes through effective school strategic plans

Summary of AERO's national snapshot providing a baseline of how evidence is used by teachers and leaders across Australian schools.

This research summary explains the methodology for a data analysis of students' backgrounds and their influence on literacy and numeracy achievement.