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NAPLAN has helped create a monster that has come back to haunt the governments that created it. Dean Ashenden challenges AARE to broker a Fix NAPLAN collaboration. https://loom.ly/vpd3N88

How we can all fix NAPLAN. Starting now

NAPLAN has helped create a monster that has come back to haunt the governments that created it. But we can fix it

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December 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM

Australian Association for Research in Education

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Had a great time in Newcastle this week! Now can someone please confirm or deny that Silverchair played the AARE conference when they were a still just a school band?

December 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM

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Some reflections on #AARE2025 https://loom.ly/fe9VHW0

An absolutely beautiful conference - some reflections

ICYMI: Day one blog ICYMI: Day two blog ICYMI: Day three blog ICYMI: Day four blog How to stay involved with AARE New connections, new directions — and why your feedback is part of the work Catherine Smith, former conference convenor, writes: Walking out of a conference at the end of a long academic year ...

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December 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM

Australian Association for Research in Education

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That's a wrap!
We hope you all enjoyed your time at #AARE2025.
See you all next year!

December 4, 2025 at 4:23 AM

Australian Association for Research in Education

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Dja Dja Wurrung man, Al Fricker invited conference delegates to take the pieces of Country collected and stored in the AARE Coolamon during the conference and return them to Country to bring the #AARE2025 conference to a close.

#NewConnectionsNewDirections

December 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM

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Congratulations to Tahani Alosaimi on their Postgraduate / Early Career Researcher Poster Award
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#NewConnectionNewDirections

December 4, 2025 at 2:43 AM

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Congratulations to Louise White on their Postgraduate Researcher Award
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#NewConnectionNewDirections

December 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM

Australian Association for Research in Education

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Congratulations to Dr Bella Illesca on their Early Career Researcher Commendation
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#NewConnectionNewDirections

December 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM

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Round up for Wednesday at #AARE2025 https://loom.ly/89t5HOU

AARE 2025 now! Welcome to Day Four of our conference blog (and catch up on what you missed)

Day four, December 4, 2025 Full conference program here ICYMI: Day one blog ICYMI: Day two blog ICYMI: Day three blog How to get involved Please write, comment, participate about our AARE2025 blog on social media using this hashtag #AARE2025. And check out the app. Want to contribute? Contact [email protected] Agility, care, creation Bea Staley ...

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December 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM

Australian Association for Research in Education

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Farewell to all our delegates and we will see you again next year.

AARE would like to thank The City of Newcastle for being such a spectacular host.

Travel Safe

December 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM

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Don't miss The President's panel today hosted by Laureate Professor Jennifer Gore on Hope in uncertain times: Reimagining futures for children and young people
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#NewConnectionsNewDirections

December 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM

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Yesterday, #AARE25 delegates had the opportunity to visit the University of Newcastle's Wollotuka Institute for deep cultural engagement. In the Awabakal language, Wollotuka means eating and meeting place. Since 1983, Wollotuka has represented and supported First Nations people in higher education.

December 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM

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Congratulations to Adriana Bonifacio, Professor Jo Lampert and Dr Stephanie Wescott on their Eduresearch Matters Award for Best Blog
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#NewConnectionNewDirections

December 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM

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Congratulations to Professor Beryl Exley on their AER Award for Best Reviewer
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December 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM

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Congratulations to A/Professor Emma Rowe and Dr Eve Mayes on their AER Award for Best Paper
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#NewConnectionNewDirections

December 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM

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Congratulations to Dr Erin Harper on their Early Career Researcher Award
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#NewConnectionNewDirections

December 3, 2025 at 12:32 AM

Australian Association for Research in Education

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Don't miss the keynote by Professor Therese Hopfenbeck from the Assessment and Evaulation Centre, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne "Skills and Strategies for Successful AI Integration in Educational Settings"
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#NewConnectionsNewDirections

December 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM

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Aunty Dr Candace Kruger, AARE Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Researcher Executive Committee Member, Yugambeh Elder and Songwoman, Senior Lecturer, Griffith University presents the Coolamon to #AARE2025.

#NewConnectionNewDirections

December 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM

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Congratulations to Mikayla King on their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Researcher Award (collected by Sam Schultz)
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December 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM

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Congratulations to Professor Peter Anderson on their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researcher Award
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#NewConnectionNewDirections

December 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM

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Catch up on #AARE2025 conference via the blog
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AARE 2025 now! Welcome to Day Two of our conference blog (and catch up on what you missed)

Day two, December 2, 2025 Full conference program here ICYMI: Day one blog We will update here during the day so please bookmark this page. Want to contribute? Contact [email protected] to get involvedOur EduResearch Matters social accounts are: LinkedIn FacebookInstagram (please post photos and tag them)BlueSkyThreads Successes in spite of the system – but so much more to ...

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December 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM

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Don't miss Uncle Bob Morgan AO's keynote today.
"Social Determinants and their Relative Impact on Aboriginal Education Policy and Aboriginal Student Learning Experiences and Outcomes in NSW Public Schools"
#AARE2025
#NewConnectionsNewDirections