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Suzanne Rice is a Senior Lecturer in Education Policy and Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne. Her work focuses on teacher diversity, workforce policies, and educational equity, particularly in disadvantaged schools.
- Education: PhD (University of Melbourne, 2008), Master of Education (University of Melbourne, 2003), Graduate Diploma in Humanities (La Trobe University, 1991), Diploma of Education (La Trobe University, 1984), Bachelor of Music (Honours) (University of Melbourne, 1983).
Research Interests center on high-stakes testing, student engagement, and teacher pathways. She advocates for policies like grow-your-own programs and teacher residencies to diversify the workforce and address shortages in rural/remote schools.
Publication Trends highlight her analysis of NAPLAN testing, teacher diversity, and strategies to improve retention in disadvantaged schools. Her work emphasizes equity, standardized assessments, and systemic reforms.
Scientific Awards
- Jack Keating Scholarship Fund (2023)
- Australian Research Council funding
Grants and Collaborations include Whitlam Institute support (2012) and partnerships with researchers like Alice Garner and Lorraine Graham on teacher diversity and policy frameworks.
