ACER News

Why measuring learning in the early years matters

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:15:00 +0000

Dr Dan Cloney, Lead Researcher for the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS) explores why the years before school are so important for children’s learning, development and well-being.

OAT and ACER Win Best International Implementation Award for PISA 2025 at the 2026 e-Assessment Awards

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0000

TAO-Powered PISA 2025 Digital Assessment Programme Honoured for Global Delivery Across 91 Countries and Economies

Setting a global standard in digital assessment: ACER and OAT recognised for PISA 2025 delivery

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:13:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), together with its platform partner Open Assessment Technologies (OAT), has been recognised at the 2026 e‑Assessment Awards for the delivery of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025.

From classroom to career: how game design is shaping future STEM skills

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0000

Across Australia, schools are finding new and creative ways to help students apply their learning to real‑world problems, and few mediums resonate as powerfully as video games.

ACER research recognised by the Governor General

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0000

ACER was invited to meet the Governor-General at a Sydney event earlier this month, in recognition of our music education survey of teachers and leaders.

Delivering a landmark international study in early learning

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:20:00 +0000

Early learning lays the foundations for everything that follows in education. The skills children develop in the years before school shape how they engage with learning, how they manage challenges, and how they thrive as they move through school and life.

OECD releases landmark international study on early learning and development

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:19:00 +0000

Understanding how children learn and develop in the early years is central to supporting strong educational outcomes and lifelong wellbeing.

Robust data for improving learning outcomes in South Africa

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0000

ACER is working with partners to strengthen the evidence-base to inform education policy and practice through the second cycle of the South African Systemic Evaluation (SASE).

When global evidence and regional practice converge

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:26:00 +0000

Regional priorities in Southeast Asia reflect and reinforce global evidence on what works in education reform.

Culture and resilience key to strengthening Pacific education

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:20:00 +0000

Culturally grounded strategies are supporting Pacific education systems to prepare for future disruptions.

How do we achieve global access and equity in education?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:47:00 +0000

New ACER research informs global reporting on education access and equity ahead of 2030.

ACER to deliver PISA 2029 with novel focus on AI and media literacy

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:58:00 +0000

After a competitive tender process, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has appointed the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to lead the development and implementation of the 2029 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) across more than 90 countries and economies, once again entrusting the world’s largest international education survey to ACER, the 96-year-old Australian organisation.

Understanding gender gaps across life stages in the ASEAN region

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:09:00 +0000

New ACER research reveals how gaps between girls and boys emerge and shift across key stages of life in the ASEAN region.

New report shows strong satisfaction among future GPs and RGs

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:43:00 +0000

Registrar satisfaction has risen to its highest post-COVID level, with 92.4% satisfied with their training providers and 92.2% satisfied with their training facilities.

How to support learning progress with effective assessment

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Across the school year, educators around the world face a familiar challenge: understanding where students are in their learning and how best to support their progress. In a recent webinar showcasing ACER’s global expertise, Aloka Singh and Dr Jarrod Hingston explored how assessment, when used thoughtfully, can drive evidence-informed decisions that benefit students and teachers.

New research highlights what helps First Nations students succeed at university

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:04:00 +0000

New research from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research is providing new insights into how First Nations students enter, navigate and succeed at university.

New research reveals pathways to First Nations participation and success at university

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:24:00 +0000

New research has identified a key element in building success for First Nations university students, pointing to the critical role of Indigenous-led, culturally safe support centres in improving participation and completion.

ACER India and AmplifiU sign MoU to advance evidence-based assessments, teacher capacity and responsible AI in education

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000

New Delhi — 23rd February 2026 — The Australian Council for Educational Research (India) and AmplifiU AI have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing evidence-informed assessments, teacher professional development, and responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education, aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) on 18 February 2026.

A new chapter in early maths assessment: The PAT Early Numeracy Screener

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:32:00 +0000

ACER is developing a new PAT Early Numeracy Screener, designed to help teachers identify foundational gaps in Year 1 students’ mathematical understanding. The screener, which offers a timely, evidence-based tool to support learning, will commence content trial in March.

Youth voices in education: lessons from DevEd 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:01:00 +0000

Insights from DevEd 2025 demonstrate how youth participation and co-design are key to building inclusive, resilient education systems.