ACER News

ACER India and AmplifiU sign MoU to advance evidence-based assessments, teacher capacity and responsible AI in education

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000

New Delhi — 23rd February 2026 — The Australian Council for Educational Research (India) and AmplifiU AI have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing evidence-informed assessments, teacher professional development, and responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education, aligned with India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) on 18 February 2026.

A new chapter in early maths assessment: The PAT Early Numeracy Screener

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:32:00 +0000

ACER is developing a new PAT Early Numeracy Screener, designed to help teachers identify foundational gaps in Year 1 students’ mathematical understanding. The screener, which offers a timely, evidence-based tool to support learning, will commence content trial in March.

Youth voices in education: lessons from DevEd 2025

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:01:00 +0000

Insights from DevEd 2025 demonstrate how youth participation and co-design are key to building inclusive, resilient education systems.

TALIS 2024: Using data to support a vibrant and future-focused teaching profession

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:18:00 +0000

Educators and school leaders recently joined a QRTA TALK hosted by the Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) in Jordan, with Dr Tim Friedman, Senior Research Fellow at ACER and Australia’s National Project Manager for the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024.

Our top 5 ACER News articles for 2025

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:05:00 +0000

2025 has been a big year for ideas, insights, and innovation in education – and ACER News has been buzzing with stories that have got educators talking and thinking. From AI in classrooms to cracking the code on student engagement, these articles have sparked conversations and inspired action.

Teachers report positive momentum in the CBL journey

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:30:00 +0000

Educators’ readiness to adopt competency-based learning (CBL) and engage with its core principles reflects encouraging progress.

ACER a proud partner in strengthening Australia’s teaching workforce

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:10:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) will continue its long-standing role in delivering the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE).

SEA-PLM 2024 report launched

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:18:00 +0000

A new regional report reveals progress for the most disadvantaged learners, while highlighting persistent gaps in foundational learning across Southeast Asia.

ACER wins GESS Awards commendation for assessment practice

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:46:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has been recognised at the GESS Awards 2025 for its work to strengthen inclusion and equitable assessment practice, particularly through adaptive testing.

DevEd 2025: sparking ideas and shaping futures

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000

With bold keynotes and inspiring calls to action, DevEd 2025 generated new ideas and momentum for change across the Asia-Pacific.

Q&A: Key PAT leaders on the evolution and impact of the assessment

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:58:00 +0000

The PAT suite has long been a trusted tool for Australian educators and is now used in more than two thirds of schools across the country. And as classrooms evolve, so too does PAT.

In a recent webinar, ACER’s Elliot Boutin and Daniel O’Loughlin shared how PAT is evolving to meet the changing needs of schools, and their advice on how educators can get the most from the data it provides.

Q&A: Using the ISA to improve student confidence and performance at NPS International School

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:10:00 +0000

Located in Singapore, NPS International School has been using the International Schools' Assessment (ISA) for 9 years to track student progress and make evidence-based decisions in their curriculum planning. Dr Kris Bhatt, Senior Principal Secondary Campus for NPS, recently shared how the school uses their assessment results.

ACER and UNESCO IIEP partner to strengthen educational planning in the Asia-Pacific

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:32:00 +0000

A new partnership between ACER and IIEP-UNESCO will support effective use of data to drive inclusive, evidence-based education reform across the Asia-Pacific region.

Amba Press acquires 38 ACER Press titles, continuing a legacy of trusted educational publishing

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:53:00 +0000

Amba Press has signed an agreement with ACER Press, the publishing arm of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), to acquire 38 of its educational titles.

ACER streamlines Victoria Police recruitment with secure online testing

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:19:00 +0000

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is proud to support Victoria Police in modernising its recruitment process with the introduction of secure, at-home online testing — a major step toward getting more recruits on the beat faster.

Pathways to stronger early learning assessments and global reporting

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:25:00 +0000

Policy brief by ACER recommends ways to strengthen existing early childhood assessments and to improve monitoring of SDG 4.2.

TALIS: A powerful voice for educators in shaping reform

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:58:00 +0000

Teachers and principals will influence hundreds if not thousands of lives over the course of a long career. The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) is key to improving their working lives for a positive impact on learning.

TALIS reveals insights into teacher wellbeing, job satisfaction and future opportunities

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:56:00 +0000

The Australian results from the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) provide new insights into the experiences of teachers and school leaders, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities to better support the profession.

World Bank to host teaching quality symposium at DevEd 2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 02:01:00 +0000

The World Bank will spotlight how data-driven tools are improving teaching across the Pacific at DevEd 2025 in Melbourne.

Reimagining early years assessment with storytelling and design

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:14:00 +0000

In the formative early years of schooling, assessment plays a vital role in helping educators guide each child’s learning. But for young children it can be difficult to capture an accurate picture of what they truly know and can do. Attention spans are short, skills develop at different rates, and unfamiliar formats can get in the way. To be effective, assessments need to be both valid and reliable, but also designed with the developmental needs of early learners in mind.