Every Student Podcast

NSW Department of Education•education.nsw.gov.au

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.

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Episodes

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.

Apr 22, 2021•29 min

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.

Dec 14, 2020•24 min

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.

Dec 09, 2020•33 min

Kurt Fearnley

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

Dec 02, 2020•31 min

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.

Nov 29, 2020•28 min

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.

Nov 10, 2020•32 min

Michelle Wainwright and Michael Blenkins

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

Jul 28, 2020•29 min

Sally Egan

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

Jul 12, 2020•19 min

Professor Patrick McGorry

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

Jun 28, 2020•30 min

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.

Jun 14, 2020•29 min

John Hattie

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

May 31, 2020•27 min

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.

May 17, 2020•31 min

Julie Inman-Grant

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

May 03, 2020•29 min

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.

Apr 19, 2020•27 min

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.

Apr 05, 2020•23 min

Banora Point Public School

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

Mar 15, 2020•30 min

Ben Jensen

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

Mar 01, 2020•29 min

Vicki Baczynskyj

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

Feb 16, 2020•36 min

Paul McDermott

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

Nov 24, 2019•26 min

Cameron Paterson

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

Nov 10, 2019•20 min

Tim Lloyd

Tim Lloyd joins Mark Scott on the Every Student Podcast to discuss how industry partnerships set up students for success.

Oct 27, 2019•28 min

Jennie Wilson

Mark Scott sits down with Moulamein Public School Principal Jennie Wilson to ask why she fell in love with teaching in small schools.

Oct 13, 2019•25 min

Lloyd Godson

Teacher, scientist and aquanaut Lloyd Godson joins Mark Scott on the podcast to talk world records, inspiring students and changing careers.

Sep 22, 2019•25 min

Stephanie McConnell

In an episode of firsts: a student joins the Every Student Podcast with Stephanie McConnell - the first principal of Lindfield Learning Village.

Sep 08, 2019•24 min

Maurie Mulheron

Teachers Federation President Maurie Mulheron joins Secretary Mark Scott for a candid interview discussing bureaucracy, banjos and leading a school.

Aug 25, 2019•31 min

Unity Taylor-Hill

What can the experiences learned in founding a school teach us about future-focused education? Anzac Park Public School's Unity Taylor-Hill on the Every Student Podcast.

Aug 11, 2019•28 min

Murray Kitteringham

Mark Scott sits down with Murray Kitteringham from Sir Joseph Banks High to ask why the most innovative schools are "uncomfortable but willing".

Jul 21, 2019•27 min

Fiona Kelly

Fiona Kelly joins the podcast to explain her journey to becoming an exceptional leader at the school she once attended, one of the state's most remote.

Jul 07, 2019•27 min

Stacey Quince

Campbelltown Performing Arts High principal Stacey Quince stops by the podcast to talk about how her school ensures every student is known, valued and cared for.

Jun 09, 2019•27 min

Eddie Woo

Australia's favourite maths teacher and 'Local Hero' Eddie Woo chats with Mark Scott in a special episode recorded live at the University of Sydney.

May 26, 2019•37 min

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