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Maxine McKew on the state of Australian education

See Maxine McKew present the 2014 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture on the topic of academic success.

9 Sep 2014 Duration: 27:27

Audio: Daniel Donahoo on literacy apps and tools for kids

Hear literacy and technology commentator Daniel Donahoo review online literacy tools and apps for kids.

6 Dec 2012 Duration: 07:33

Charles Leadbeater talks innovation and creativity in education

Hear insights from British writer Charles Leadbeater on how innovators around the world are improving the quality of education.

10 Oct 2012 Duration: 37:47

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