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Angela Pollock @AngelaPollock99

Director, Research-Practice Partnerships, Melbourne Metrics (The University of Melbourne) #newmetrics

Joined March 2020
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Angela Pollock retweeted
Melbourne Metrics@MelbMetrics
17 Nov 2025
5 yrs of New Metrics: future-focused research–practice partnership, community of schools, academics, system leaders & industry partners shaping potential 4 assessment. Thanks to partners for shared practice & testing ideas to build recognition of complex competencies #NewMetrics
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Angela Pollock retweeted
Melbourne Metrics@MelbMetrics
10 Sep 2025
Very excited to partner with Australian Learning Lecture and @ASPALeaders to launch the Next Generation Learning Initiative this week in QLD and ACT. School staff and students come together to access professional learning, next-gen assessment tools, and create learner profiles.
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Murat Dizdar@dizdarm
9 Sep 2025
Looking forward to opening the 2025 ACEL National Conference & taking part in a panel discussion with students. This year’s theme is Amplifying every voice. Find out more about the @acelaustralia conference, view the program & list of speakers. acel.org.au/ACELWEB/PL/2025/… #ACEL2025
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ALL_learnAU@ALL_learnAU
11 Aug 2025
An equal school system is possible as @BarnsGreg explains #lessonsfromcanada #school #auspol25 @JasonClareMP @ASPALeaders
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The Educator@TheEducatorAU
5 Aug 2025
Professor Jim Tognolini, Director of the Centre for Educational Measurement and Assessment at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, and Andy Mison, president of the ASPA, have weighed in on the debate surrounding NAPLAN. hubs.la/Q03B4MWR0 #NAPLAN #Education

The misuse of NAPLAN – not the test itself – is the problem, expert says

A fair test isn't just about good design – it's about how the results are used, Professor Jim Tognolini tells The Educator

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Canada’s example maybe key to unlocking Australia’s school potential: new report — EducationHQ educationhq.com/news/canadas…

Canada’s example maybe key to unlocking Australia’s school potential: new report

Australia’s schools are among the most segregated in the world, however a new report by the Australian Learning Lecture (ALL) provides a compelling argument that solutions to create an equal school...

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Angela Pollock retweeted
EducationHQ AU@EducationHQ_AU
4 Jun 2025
Something feels gravely dogmatic and intuitively ‘off’ about the science of learning agenda that’s being pushed by governments and by others on social media, @3dancingfeet has argued. educationhq.com/news/teacher…

Teacher educator laments ‘soul destroying’ explicit instruction movement

Something feels gravely dogmatic and intuitively ‘off’ about the science of learning agenda that’s being pushed by governments and by others on social media, a teacher-researcher has argued.

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The Saturday Paper@SatPaper
24 May 2025
“Australia has world-class education – but not for all.” Finnish education expert Pasi Sahlberg and Glenn Savage on the next three steps to help public schools: satpa.pe/jnmt2r4

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The Saturday Paper@SatPaper
24 May 2025
“The Albanese government can help shift the national narrative on evidence, from standardised solutions to ones rooted in teachers’ professional judgement and local learning.” satpa.pe/dm0se6w

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ASPA@ASPALeaders
6 May 2025
There’s still time to join this important national initiative—a valuable opportunity for public secondary schools to lead the way in Next-Generation Learning! 👉🏻Submit your Expression of Interest now: forms.gle/NSB6HzgDSKXAynsd6 🔍Learn more here: aspa.asn.au/next-generation-…

Next Generation Learning 2025-2027 EOI

The Next-Generation Learning project is an evidence-based two-year national initiative designed to broaden definitions of learning success and foster modern learning partnerships among students,...

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ASPA@ASPALeaders
5 May 2025
A powerful partnership for education! ASPA, The @ALL_learnAU, and The @UniMelb have joined forces to create Next-Generation Learning, a program empowering public high schools to redefine student success! Learn more: aspa.asn.au/next-generation-… Register EOI: forms.gle/Hh8XTjYFaXg8cMNM8
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ASPA@ASPALeaders
2 May 2025
ASPA, in partnership with The Australian Learning Lecture & The University of Melbourne, launches Next-Generation Learning Initiative. 👉🏻Register EOI: forms.gle/9dKtnEWZXvFEduaz7 🔍Learn More: aspa.asn.au/next-generation-… @ALL_learnAU @UniMelb @andy_mison #NextGenLearning
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‘…mass standardised testing is a flawed approach to measuring educational growth and success.’ Indeed. #newmetrics @MelbMetrics
The Educator@TheEducatorAU
20 Mar 2025
As debates around standardised testing continue, questions arise over whether NAPLAN is still fulfilling its intended role. Experts weigh in on its effectiveness and future in Australian education. hubs.la/Q03cywr50 #EducationDebate #StudentAssessment
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Murat Dizdar@dizdarm
7 Nov 2024
Five Islands Secondary College, Liverpool Boys HS, Morisset HS & @SouthSydneyHigh students achieve great outcomes through Big Picture. Our students are supported by their teachers to study a personalised learning plan that sets them up for success in further study & employment.
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Angela Pollock retweeted
Melbourne Metrics@MelbMetrics
6 Oct 2024
No ATAR, no worries: The students finding success without an admission rank. From @BigPic_EducAust to #MatchingforSuccess, we are working with various partners and education authorities to research a 'post-ATAR method of university selection'. smh.com.au/national/victoria…

No ATAR, no worries: The students finding success without an admission rank

Students are moving away from the ATAR as universities expand their admission criteria, and schools offer alternative channels to entering higher education.

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Great to have an opportunity to talk about our broad program of work ⬇️ #newmetrics
Melbourne Metrics@MelbMetrics
5 Sep 2024
A Future Without Exams? There are more pathways to university than ever for high school students. We love working with schools to set students better up for their future! Hear from our very own @SandraMilligan3 and @AngelaPollock99 on ABC Listen: go.unimelb.edu.au/fmc8
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Redefining student success with Naracoorte High School, focusing on “…students as individuals and as ‘whole’ people”👏👏👏 #newmetrics omny.fm/shows/teach/redefini…

Redefining student success with Naracoorte High School - Teach

In this episode we explore how Naracoorte High School’s work with the New Metrics Project is impacting equity and excellence in education and reshaping the future for students. Principal Lynette...

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Seymour College. Fabulous contributors to the Melbourne Assessment Community. Learn more here education.unimelb.edu.au/mel…

Melbourne Metrics | Faculty of Education

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The Educator@TheEducatorAU
26 Aug 2024
Natalie Paelchen, Deputy Principal at Seymour College, is championing a new school-university partnership aimed at enhancing students' key life competencies. hubs.la/Q02Mtpn_0 #EducationLeadership #LifeSkills #StudentDevelopment #AcademicExcellence
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It’s the final week for secondary schools across Australia to register for the ‘Matching for Success’ project in 2024. Join us and explore next-gen assessments! education.unimelb.edu.au/mel…
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Margaret E Atwood
@MargaretAtwood
20 Jul 2024
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ALL_learnAU@ALL_learnAU
11 Jul 2024
The look and feel of schools has changed for the better but the content and organisation of daily work of students and teachers has not…The dots are disaffection, boredom, resentment, disengagement, humiliation, resistance…They are canaries in the mine. insidestory.org.au/how-far-w…

How far we’ve come, and how far we have still to go • Inside Story

Vilified for his “exhibitionist ecclesiastical activism,” an Italian priest created a fertile place of learning

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