The Parent Engagement Implementation Guide

We know that parent and family engagement matters – 50 years of research evidence tells us that when parents and families engage in their children’s learning we see positive impacts on student achievement and wellbeing outcomes. However, there is still a gap in how this translates to effective practice in schools and school communities. So […]
Please just say you’re proud of me: Perspectives of young people on parent engagement and doing well at school

ARACY’s report Please just say you’re proud of me: Perspectives of Young People on Parent Engagement and Doing Well at School is based on consultations with nearly 100 Australian students in years 10 and 12. As part of the study, students were asked what they would like to hear and see in the ideal parent, carer or […]
Taking Responsibility: Preventing educational disadvantage for seriously sick kids missing school.

Over a 12 month period, ARACY investigated the point of cross-over between health and education systems experienced by seriously sick kids missing school, examining how education and health jurisdictions are working to build co-operation across and between their organisations in support of these kids. In this investigation, ARACY was supported by the Australian Government Department of Education […]