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Unlocking the Potential of Australian Schools In Conversation with Pasi Sahlberg and Hon. Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education

12 December 2023

In the Utzon Room

Join us in a captivating evening of conversation with Pasi Sahlberg and Hon. Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, as we explore the opportunity and hope to create a fairer and brighter future for Australian youth.

Image: Creative Leadership in Learning’s Amplified Showcase in The Studio featuring Campsie Public School, Chipping Norton Public School and Kensington Public School

As a nation, what must we do now to uphold the promise of a ‘fair go’ by education for all young Australians?

Join Professor Pasi Sahlberg and the Hon. Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, as we explore these ideas in the hope of creating a fairer and brighter future for Australian youth.

The Australian education system, like many others worldwide, finds itself at a crucial juncture. Throughout past decade and half, student engagement in school learning has been on the decline, making the teaching profession a less attractive career choice. Student achievement have slipped in international comparisons, and the educational divide between the haves and have-nots continues to widen. Rather than perpetuating the same approaches with the expectation of different outcomes, we require innovative ideas and courageous reforms to reshape our course.

In a rapidly changing world, education stands as our guiding light. Whether addressing economic competitiveness, technological transformation, or the creation of sustainable societies, schools emerge as the engines of change. In this age of uncertainty, there is no set playbook for preparing our youth. The key lies in fostering shared visions and inspiring transformation to reimagine the future of education.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

 

My parents never even dreamed of attending university. They grew up in an era where most working-class children in Western Sydney didn't even complete school. Today, we stand as a different country.

The Hon. Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education

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