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New possibilities for engaging school teachers in widening participation: professional development to support student aspirations - new publication for University of Newcastle Academics, Elena Prieto, Dr Sally Patfield Jenny Gore Dr Leanne Fray & Kristina Sincock. Teachers and Teaching Research Centre

Research shows ability streaming in maths further disadvantages poorer students. But changing this near-universal approach requires better support and resources for teachers and schools, writes Elena Prieto for The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/its-common-to-…

Cessnock HS is a school transformed under the leadership of principal Peter Riley. Cessnock HS now has some of the most improved NAPLAN scores in the country & its year 12 results have improved by 50%.Top work all involved. ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Teachers once feared working at Cessnock High, now it's a model for best practice 👇👇abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Teaching that’s transforming lives. Check out the impact of Quality Teaching Rounds at Cessnock High 👇 abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Quality learning & teaching in #highered goes hand in hand with building academic staff capability to engage learners in challenging times. A thoughtful never-more-needed piece. #needednowLT ⁦@jasonmlodge⁩ ⁦Sally Kift⁩ #unisaccord linkedin.com/posts/professo…

Excited to have a chapter in this new edited collection, Longitudinal Methods in Youth Research. Our chapter explores the importance of accessible and relevant translation of longitudinal research for practitioners and end-users. link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

In our new paper, we show how QTR Digital professional development can build on, support, and value the work of rural educators, generating important impacts for schools, students and communities. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

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Timely reminder that #QualityTeaching really does matter if we want to innovate, engage learners and remain relevant in #HigherEducation. #TeachingMatters #NeededNowLT Dr Sally Patfield Sally Kift Where to next for quality teaching in higher education? open.substack.com/pub/needednowl…

🚨My #NeededNowLT series w @jasonmlodge University of Newcastle Teachers and Teaching Research Centre Dr Sally Patfield Jenny Gore Harper➕Prieto ❓Where to next for quality teaching in #HE 🤔How 2 beyond 'management of' 2 'practice of' teaching 👍Evidence-based, proven Quality Teaching Model 👇needednowlt.substack.com/p/where-to-nex…

We often hear of a very negative portrayal of university early entry in the media. But my research shows how these programs can expand access to higher education and help students most in need. theconversation.com/i-dont-believe…

Check out ACSES-funded researcher Dr Sally Patfield's insights into early entry schemes at Australian unis published in today's The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand. Her findings reveal these programs can boost confidence and support disadvantaged students, despite criticism of transparency. Read

As we move towards a national approach for early entry schemes, Dr Dr Sally Patfield urges us to consider the perspectives of students and their families who have not traditionally gone to university.👇 theconversation.com/i-dont-believe…

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Ever considered doing a PhD in education? Join our Thriving Schools project and investigate how QTR enhances outcomes in disadvantaged primary schools. PhD scholarship applications close 6 December 2024. Learn more: newcastle.edu.au/study/research…

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📚 Hot off the press! From family-school partnerships to LGBTQ+ youth, EAL learners, and post-teaching careers, Educational Review Vol. 77, Issue 4 (2025) dives deep into equity, identity, and global education. 🌍✨ 🔗 Read more: tandfonline.com/toc/cedr20/77/4 #EducationResearch