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Published articles
NAPLAN 2026 Results: Are Australian Students Really Learning Better?
Australia's 2026 NAPLAN results are mixed. Explore the numeracy gains, reading concerns, methodological caveats and practical classroom and parent strategies that turn assessment data into learning.
PISA 2025 Canada Results: What They Reveal About Learning—and What Schools Should Do Next
Canada remains above OECD averages in PISA 2025, yet reading and mathematics have declined. Here's what the evidence means—and a practical, cautious school response.
Education World Forum: Where Education Ministers Shape the Future of Global Learning
What happened at the Education World Forum 2026 in London? An evidence-informed guide to its four themes, the limits of ministerial dialogue, and practical ways to turn policy into student learning.