Australia: School Attendance And Retention Of Indigenous Australian Students

Australia: School Attendance And Retention Of Indigenous Australian Students Issues Paper No 1 produced for the Closing the Gap Clearinghouse Nola Purdie and Sarah Buckley, September 2010 Summary Engagement or participation in education is a key factor affecting the life chances of all Australians. It is particularly important for Indigenous Australians who have lower levels of educational attainment than non- Indigenous Australians. Regular school attendance is important for achieving...

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