The Disengagement Conundrum: A Wake Up Call for Education Reform A recent report by the Institute for Educational Reform has highlighted a disturbing trend in Victoria's education system, with significant consequences for both students and the state economy.
According to the report, approximately 26,457 year 8 students are disengaged from their schooling, estimated to cost the Victorian economy $33 billion over their lifetimes.
The alarming rate at which students are falling behind in their studies is a symptom of deeper social issues that have been ignored for too long.