The Impact of Selective Secondary Education on Progression to Higher Education

January 30, 2019

The paper considers the impact of selective secondary education on progression to higher education, with a particular focus on progression to highly selective higher education and to Oxbridge. Although further data is required to fully assess all scenarios, the fndings suggest that grammar schools can increase the likelihood of progression for pupils from some traditionally disadvantaged groups.

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University of Melbourne

The university is one of the largest employers in the state of Victoria with more than 6500 professional and academic staff spreading over seven beautiful and historic campuses. We are also home to 100 centres and institutes for research and research training. Our largest campus in Parkville is part of the renowned “Parkville Precinct” knowledge hub, including 8 hospitals, leading institutes and a wide range of knowledge-based industries.

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HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

whitePaper | January 4, 2023

Elevate K-12 is breaking zip code barriers and solving teacher shortages across the country by livestreaming certified teachers directly into classrooms during the school day and according to the school’s bell schedule. Students and teachers use Elevate’s proprietary portal that’s designed specifically for learning and fluid interaction in order to engage with one another and replicate the traditional classroom experience as closely as possible.

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Classroom Walkthroughs

whitePaper | January 29, 2022

Many school leaders have embraced classroom walkthroughs as an informal school-improvement tactic. There are different walkthroughs for different purposes, however. Learn how walkthroughs originated, why researchers think they’re effective, and how to match the right type of walkthrough to your school’s goals.

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Elevating Your Strategy with Engagement Scoring

whitePaper | November 26, 2022

This type of analysis highlights key opportunities and demonstrates the linkage between various types of engagement activities. We likely all feel that if a graduate or supporter engages in one area, they are more likely to also engage in other areas – this data supports that.

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THE BENEFITS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY

whitePaper | January 14, 2020

As in previous editions, Education Pays 2019: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society documents differences in the earnings and employment patterns of U.S. adults with different levels of education. It also compares health-related behaviors, reliance on public assistance programs, civic participation, and indicators of the well-being of the next generation. In addition to reporting median earnings by education level, this year’s report presents data on variation in earnings by different characteristics such as gender, race/ethnicity, occupation, college major, and sector.

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Career-Connected PBL

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional strategy in which students learn by actively engaging in large-scale projects that have realworld relevance. Numerous studies have shown that PBL can lead to deeper learning, higher levels of engagement, and better student outcomes when implemented skillfully. 1

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Take Action! Make Meaningful Change in Your Ed Data Ecosystems

whitePaper | November 5, 2022

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University of Melbourne

The university is one of the largest employers in the state of Victoria with more than 6500 professional and academic staff spreading over seven beautiful and historic campuses. We are also home to 100 centres and institutes for research and research training. Our largest campus in Parkville is part of the renowned “Parkville Precinct” knowledge hub, including 8 hospitals, leading institutes and a wide range of knowledge-based industries.

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