Jen Jackson

Connecting evidence and policy for a better, fairer education system, from birth through to adulthood. Views are my own.

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

@annehollonds says we "cannot unsee" the benefits of income support during COVID in lifting children out of poverty. We need to go forward, not back! See powerful new report from @Social_Ventures and @benphillips_anu: https://t.co/olM9ogWhCw @Mitch_Inst

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

Calling on educators who use evidence in their practice! The new Australian Education Research Organisation wants to know how it can be useful to you. Complete the survey (and please retweet): https://t.co/ZqtAiY57R4 @EdResearchAU

#ozearlyed
#ECEC
#earlychildhood
#earlylearning

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

@jayweatherill lays down the challenge to governments to create a better early learning system. We have pockets of great policy, but getting the system right means plugging gaps and connecting the pieces. Australia, we can do this! #NPC #TB5 @Mitch_Inst

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

@TheFrontProject CEO Jane Hunt gives a pitch-perfect analysis of the state of early learning in Australia: we can be proud of our progress in building a quality system, but still press for more to achieve its potential. @mitch_inst https://t.co/rTVv8wBIbh

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

@johnmenadue compares three recent Vocational Education and Training reviews. The verdict: the need for bold government leadership to reorient the sector towards the needs of students (rather than leaving it to the market). @mitch_inst https://t.co/Kt02EIVumf

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

Macklin Skills Review report is out! TAFEs and training providers worked together to create jobs and skills during COVID-19, and the report shows how government can keep this collaboration going. Proud to have been on the team @Mitch_Inst @GayleTierney https://t.co/aZRe03E9BR

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

@pasi_sahlberg asks: If Australia can lead the world in managing COVID, why not in education? Maybe because our COVID response involves working together, not seeking to be the 'best' student or school. When education is fairer, everyone wins. https://t.co/MEl3YF6Mh4 @Mitch_Inst

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

It's a simple equation! Heightened stress + quality early childhood services = more resilient children, families and communities. @Harvard agrees: https://t.co/uDq8u0KJ5s @Mitch_Inst

[The Front Project @TheFrontProject]

#COVID19 has changed the environments that shape children’s lives- but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

We have the opportunity to prevent the effects of the recession, and the costs arising from children missing out on #ECEC.

Read our paper here: https://t.co/edBThEtbgv

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

New report finds Canada's commitment to a universal, "Canada-wide early learning and childcare system" will deliver around $10 billion in increased GDP and almost 80,000 new jobs. Big wins for children, families, educators, and the economy. @mitch_inst https://t.co/cZ96wJKX7f

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

It's World Teachers' Day! Celebrating all teachers by sharing this gem from @raewynconnell: "People would be quite impressed at the complexity of the job of teachers"...from research-based practice to tackling social inequality. #WTD2020 https://t.co/0H72xFnRTJ

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

Saddened by tragic death of child on @ABCthedrum, but confused at no mention that even early childhood services rated Working Towards NQS must meet child safety standards. We need quality early childhood services to maximise learning. Minimising risk is non-negotiable @Mitch_Inst

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

Listening to @sharon_goldfeld on what quality universal early childhood services can do to support children and families' mental health. It's not just about learning - quality ECEC matters for so many reasons @Mitch_Inst

[Peter Martin @1petermartin]

New modelling finds investing in childcare and aged care almost pays for itself: https://t.co/wjvWbOfKpX @JMDixonVU @victoriauninews @CurtinUni @ConversationEDU #ausecon #auspol

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

@the_parenthood amazing #crediblewomen talking about importance of investment in early learning just now. Great for children, great for families, great for the economy. @Mitch_Inst

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

Power to #crediblewomen for keeping the conversation live about the importance of early learning! Even more power to the #incrediblechildren who are the real reason we need quality early childhood education and care in Australia.
https://t.co/XaDAx6uyxn @Mitch_Inst

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

Today we celebrate the around 200,000 early childhood educators who support Australian children to learn, grow and thrive. They need more than a 'thank you' - they need policy that values their work. https://t.co/oMR2OrPgbL

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

Early childhood services will remain essential in the post-COVID-19 recovery. @spage_ECA calls for 20 hours of free early childhood education and care for all children. @Mitch_Inst https://t.co/45V7kbonxu

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

@jayweatherill has thrown down a challenge for governments to rethink the entire early childhood sector. Whatever the future looks like, the need for a more equitable and sustainable system is clear. @Mitch_Inst https://t.co/IIbciX5lTo

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

"Stupid coronavirus!" Early childhood expert @deery_ben gives some handy tips on helping children learn to manage anxiety and build resilience @Mitch_Inst https://t.co/3T9oBOVcCH

[Jen Jackson @DrJenJackson]

Access to online learning is not just about having the right device. Inequalities in students' ability to learn online will widen gaps in learning unless governments take action https://t.co/ynTXOMupuc @Mitch_Inst @theage