Every Student Podcast

Join Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, as he introduces listeners to the education leaders who are doing things differently to drive positive change in our classrooms. The Every Student podcast is a series of conversations with educators who are delivering quality teaching and learning to improve life opportunities for every young person in their care. These leaders don’t wait for permission to innovate. They know education can’t be status quo, because we are not preparing young people for a status quo world.

Our model for success

In his final episode as Secretary, Mark Scott joins incoming A/Secretary Georgina Harrisson to discuss how we are harnessing the best to drive improvement across the system.

04-22
28:30

Peter Skinner and Lisa Stipanovic

Two principals discuss a new online platform to help ensure every student is known, valued and cared for in our schools.

12-14
23:47

Deborah Cheetham, Sarah Donnelley and Thomas Fienberg

Teachers Sarah Donnelley and Thomas Fienberg join soprano Deborah Cheetham to discuss the power of music education in connecting Aboriginal students to culture and engagement with learning.

12-09
32:33

Kurt Fearnley

One of Australia's greatest athletes Kurt Fearnley talks about his experience with public education as a student, teacher and parent.

12-02
30:46

Michelle Tregoning

Michelle Tregoning talks about the "identity crisis" within mathematics, the importance of cognitive challenge and a "sweaty brain", and what the NSW Mathematics Strategy is doing to help students develop the mathematical skills and understanding they need to succeed in life.

11-29
27:33

Larissa Behrendt

Professor Larissa Behrendt discusses her public education experience and what schools can do to improve learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

11-10
31:53

Michelle Wainwright and Michael Blenkins

Two principals join Mark Scott to reflect on the catastrophic bushfire season and the ongoing recovery.

07-28
28:30

Sally Egan

Sally Egan from the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation talks to Mark Scott about the updated What Works Best research.

07-12
18:57

Professor Patrick McGorry

Youth mental health expert Professor Patrick McGorry joins Mark Scott to discuss mental health concerns in young people during the pandemic.

06-28
29:37

Deirdre Dorbis and Dwayne Hopwood

Two principals join Mark Scott to share what they learned during the pandemic shutdown and their focus for the future.

06-14
28:30

John Hattie

Education expert John Hattie joins Mark Scott to discuss supporting students' ongoing learning following the return to school.

05-31
26:51

Georgina Harrisson and Jane Simmons

Department education leaders Georgina Harrisson and Jane Simmons talk to Mark Scott on continuity of student learning in this special COVID-19 edition.

05-17
30:49

Julie Inman-Grant

With many students now learning from home, Mark Scott discusses online safety issues with Julie Inman-Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner.

05-03
28:45

Daisy Jeffrey

Student, climate activist and author Daisy Jeffrey joins Mark Scott to discuss the lessons she's learning on her journey to make an impact.

04-19
26:32

Brad Lanham

In a special COVID-19 edition, Canley Vale Public School acting principal Brad Lanham talks about how his school transitioned to learning from home.

04-05
23:28

Banora Point Public School

The principal and staff of Banora Point Public School talk to Mark Scott about the power of positive feedback.

03-15
30:27

Ben Jensen

Education researcher Ben Jensen talks to Mark Scott about how we can improve Australian students' international report card.

03-01
29:00

Vicki Baczynskyj

Vicki Baczynskyj in conversation with Mark Scott on how relationships, consistency and consequences can change challenging student behaviour.

02-16
35:39

Paul McDermott

Primary School Principal of the Year Paul McDermott joins Mark Scott to discuss how Blue Haven Public became a 'hot school'.

11-24
25:58

Cameron Paterson

Author and educator Cameron Paterson stops by the Every Student Podcast to discuss flipping the system.

11-10
20:01

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