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    Teachers are the biggest influence on student learning, but they need support to provide high quality, meaningful education to all students, regardless of their geographical or socio-economic situation.

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    πŸ₯³ 2.5mAussie students taught on average per year
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    πŸ–₯ 2.3m+Lessons and activities downloaded
    😎70%of teachers feel less overwhelmed

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Cool.org’s Social Impact Research Report (2024)

Cool.org engaged GoodWolf to conduct social impact research and evaluate our Theory of Change. Over three months, through focus groups, interviews and educator surveys, the GoodWolf team collected comprehensive insights and data on the organisation's effectiveness, impact and areas for improvement. This report examines the findings.

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How Cool.org Benefits Students*

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Knowledge, confidence, and skills in environmental/social issues have improved78%
Attitude towards environmental/social issues has changed75%
Engage in independent learning by investigating further what they have learned58%
Take action on environmental/social issues at school66%
Discuss what they have learned with friends and family53%
Engagement levels in their learning have increased76%
Are more hopeful about the future59%

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    Keep the great resources coming. They are topical, very well-written and an amazing timesaver.

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    Engaging, relevant, thought-provoking and focused on developing students’ understanding and empathy, Cool.org will transform your classroom experience.

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    Katie LunnPrimary Teacher, WA

Impact and Research Reports

Social Impact Report - 2024Download
Reconciliation Action PlanDownload
2023 Annual ReportDownload
Evidence for Learning Discussion PaperDownload
2022 Annual ReportDownload
2021 Annual ReportDownload
2020 Social Impact ResearchDownload
2019 Annual ReportDownload
2017 Social Impact ResearchDownload
2017 Our Cool StoryDownload
2015 Australian Education for Sustainability ReportDownload
2014 Social Impact ResearchDownload
2011 Social Impact ResearchDownload
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