Australian Council for Educational Research: not-for-profit creating & promoting research-based knowledge, products & services to improve learning for +95 years
Welcome Cathy Zemaitis to ACER as Head of Division, Student Learning and Progress.
With deep experience in curriculum, assessment and school improvement, Cathy will help lead ACER's next chapter of innovation and impact for schools.
Welcoming Matt Golds as ACER’s new Chief Operating Officer. Matt brings a strong record in enterprise leadership, financial sustainability and digital transformation. Welcome to the team, Matt!
📢 JUST RELEASED 📢
Our Special Issue on #ArtsinEducation highlights the importance of creativity and positivity in school classrooms - through learning, initial teacher training, as well as teacher professional development.
https://t.co/abHJgSagb4
@acereduau@SageJournals
Youth make up over half the world’s population, but are they shaping education systems?
Ahead of #InternationalDayofEducation, insights from #DevEd25 show why co-design with young people matters. #EducationDay
https://t.co/aAEFYcmSJ2
95 years of ACER impact 🌏 Supporting learners worldwide with evidence, leadership & partnerships. Our Annual Impact Report highlights our people, reach & new CEO Lisa Rodgers. Explore: https://t.co/6bY23tr7rw
SEA-PLM 2024 Regional Report just released. The study shows improvements in reading and maths across Southeast Asia – but big equity gaps remain.
🔗 https://t.co/qtRv51pIUP
DevEd 2025: 3 days, 30 countries, countless ideas. Together, participants made important connections and sparked ideas to help shape the future of education in the Asia-Pacific.
#DevEd25@dfat@FCDOGovUK
https://t.co/JpD4aiERwE
📢 SEA-PLM 2024 goes live on 4 Dec (9am UTC+7)!
Tune in for the latest data on how policies, resources and school conditions shape children’s learning across Southeast Asia.
🔗 https://t.co/vHXiyLqYD8
#SEAPLM2024#ASEANUKSAGE
ACER is exhibiting at #MAVConference!
Come chat with us about developments in PAT, including the new PAT Maths 5th Edition coming 2026, plus our teacher resources, PL support and more.
See you there! https://t.co/CKtZ0Q2OLJ
#MathsEdu#ACER#PAT
Heading to #AARE2025?
Don’t miss Leyna Clarke & Sarah Buckley on 3 Dec as they explore what drives STEM interest and career aspirations among Australian students.
https://t.co/CU1pcViaR6
We’re excited for Kylie Hillman’s presentation at #AARE2025 on 3 Dec!
She’ll be sharing insights on equity and participation in careers education from Australian Year 10 students.
https://t.co/WBOczkdPZN
ACER’s Sarah Buckley & Kylie Hillman present on 2 Dec at #AARE2025!
Topic: Using large-scale data to explore gender differences in mathematics + ways to boost STEM participation.
Don’t miss it!
https://t.co/PdEw5g5Etw
The DevEd 2025 photo gallery is now live!
See all the moments, connections and conversations that made #DevEd25 unforgettable.
Don’t forget to fill in our survey — to help us make DevEd even better next time! https://t.co/y9bZGfbT6f
#Education#GlobalLearning
ACER and @IIEP_UNESCO announced a new partnership to strengthen educational planning and policy in Asia-Pacific at #DevEd25. It will support countries to use data for inclusive, evidence-based reform. 🔗https://t.co/m7BmRpE7yU
That’s a wrap on #DevEd25! 🎉 ACER’s Jeaniene Spink reminded us: real change begins with strong foundations. Foundational learning sparks lifelong learning, growth & opportunity. Let’s invest smart, act on evidence & collaborate across the Asia-Pacific.
#EducationForAll
Powerful discussion at #DevEd25 on how resilient, inclusive education systems can transform learning for all.
Speakers: Dr Kraiyos Patrawart, Beth Sprunt, Adriel Appathurai, Dr Tatang Muttaqin & Dr Chris Henderson.
#Inclusion#SystemsTransformation
An inspiring keynote from Myo-Zin Nyunt, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office, setting the tone for rich discussions on inclusion, equity and resilience in education across the region. #DevEd25
A beautiful #DevEd25 spotlight on Little J & Big Cuz
ACER’s Lisa Norris shared how this beloved series bridges culture, language & learning – showing that culture is a superpower.
#Inclusion#Equity#FirstNationsEducation#DevEd25
At #DevEd25 today, Sally Brinkman (UniSA) and Sandra Knowles (ACER) shared insights from the Pacific on school readiness and how data, tools and teacher support can ensure every child starts school ready to learn.
#FoundationalLearning#ECE#EducationForAll
A powerful start to the day with Chris Hines, National Geographic 🌊
Exploring The Blue Pacific: Ocean Science and Literacy — inspiring us to think bigger about education, sustainability and our shared planet.
#DevEd25#OceanLiteracy#EducationForSustainability