CNS researchers have contributed to a new book, examining studies of Indigenous education.
Assessing the Evidence in Indigenous Education Research explores the current state of research on Indigenous education in Australia. It is edited by experts, including CNS Chief Investigator and proud Gubbi Gubbi man, Associate Professor Kevin Lowe.
The book delves deep into the quality of research, policy, and practice underpinning schooling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Australia. It identifies that there is no single example of sustainable change in Indigenous education despite decades of investment.
Each chapter focuses on exploring deep and enduring questions about the failures of schooling to address the needs of Aboriginal communities. This book provides a systematic analysis of existing research to explain how connection to culture - and the recognition of Indigenous sovereignties and knowledges - are the keys to Aboriginal excellence in schooling.
“The chapters have been written with community members and teachers in mind and the book includes an up-to-date chapter on policy analysis,” A/Prof Lowe (pictured right) said.
CNS researchers Cathie Burgess, Greg Vass also co-author chapters in the book.
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