UPDATE: AVID Australia has just announced significant progress in student outcomes, as new evaluations reveal remarkable improvements in NAPLAN results across the nation. This comprehensive assessment, conducted by Dr. Pete Goss, showcases how AVID’s commitment to education is transforming student performance, emphasizing that real change requires time and perseverance.
The evaluation highlights that students in AVID Australia schools have made impressive strides. For instance, one school has successfully closed three-quarters of its Year 9 writing gap to the national average since 2014. Moreover, nearly all established AVID schools outperformed their peers, with secondary schools being 2.6 times more likely to excel in all three core NAPLAN domains—Reading, Writing, and Numeracy.
These results underscore the urgent need for a long-term commitment to educational improvement. AVID Australia has illustrated that substantial gains often take at least three years to manifest, with several schools demonstrating consistent NAPLAN improvements over the full decade. This calls for educators, school leaders, and policymakers to exercise patience as they strive for ongoing improvement.
AVID Australia also emphasizes the importance of using NAPLAN data effectively. When analyzed longitudinally, this data provides critical insights into educational impact and systemic change. Rather than fixating on single-year results, a more sophisticated approach can reveal what truly drives success in education.
Looking ahead, AVID Australia is eager to see how its schools perform in the upcoming My School update. As more institutions adopt evidence-based strategies, the potential for student success continues to grow. AVID stands ready to support schools on this journey and invites journalists to connect with high-performing AVID schools for further stories.
Dr. Pete Goss stated, “Over the course of a decade, AVID schools in diverse contexts have shown remarkable improvements that will transform the lives of their students.” He further stressed that “school improvement is complex, contextual, and non-linear, and there are no magic bullets.”
With the full impact evaluation set for release early next year, the educational landscape in Australia is poised for significant change.
For those interested in learning more or arranging interviews, please contact the AVID Australia media team. More insights into AVID’s NAPLAN results can be found at https://apo.org.au/node/331884.
As the education community reacts to these findings, the dialogue around effective teaching practices and long-term educational strategies has never been more critical. Share this urgent update to inform others about the transformative impact of AVID Australia on student achievement!
