Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Why does measuring learning in the early years matter?

In our latest article, ACER’s Dan Cloney explains why the years before school are so important for children’s learning, development and well-being. He also explores how the OECD International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study is helping provide the evidence needed to support better policy and practice in early childhood education.

Read the full article here: https://brnw.ch/21x3rqN

It's Teacher Tuesday! This week’s highlights from Teacher:

🍏Podcast special: EDUtech 2026 – our reflections and conference highlights
https://brnw.ch/21x3ndG

🍏 Research news: Indigenous-led cultural learning
https://brnw.ch/21x3ndF

🍏Infographic: My 14th Teacher alphabet
https://brnw.ch/21x3ndH

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It's Teacher Tuesday! This week’s highlights from Teacher:

🍏 Tax tips for teachers 2026: What you can and can’t claim for as an educator
https://brnw.ch/21x3bN3

🍏 Expert insights – AI as a tool for assessment feedback
https://brnw.ch/21x3bN5

🍏 The Research Files Episode 108: Dr Dan Cloney on measuring learning in the early years
https://brnw.ch/21x3bN6

🍏 EDUtech 2026: AI, assessment, and keeping humans in the loop
https://brnw.ch/21x3bN2

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And that’s a wrap on Day 2 at .
 
Two incredible days on the expo floor filled with great conversations, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections.
 
We thoroughly enjoyed the EDUtech program, with so many insightful sessions and thought-provoking discussions on the future of education. A special thank you to our ACER experts, who contributed their knowledge, research and perspectives to these important conversations, helping to make this event such a success for us.
 
See you all next year! 👋

That’s a wrap for Day 1 at ! 🥳

Big thanks to everyone who stopped by, chatted with the team, and joined our expert sessions today!

We’re back tomorrow for Day 2 👀 More sessions, more insights… and we’re at Stand #1123 if you’re around!

The ACER team has officially arrived in Sydney for EDUtech AU 2026, one of Australia’s largest education conferences!

We’re excited to connect with educators from across the country. Come visit us today at booth #1123

📍ICC Sydney
🗓️ 3-4 June
⏰ Doors open 9AM

See you there!

At the beginning of Pride month, we've been reflecting on what it means to build a workplace culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Not a curated version or a careful version. Their actual self.

How do we make it easier for the people around us to be their authentic selves?

How do we choose curiosity and kindness when our instinct might be to judge?

What might change in the workplace if every person felt completely safe to be themselves?

Pride Month is a time to recommit, individually and as an organisation, to the work of making sure everyone feels free to be their best selves at work.

At ACER we are committed!

Happy Pride Month.