Every Student Podcast: Recent Episodes
NSW Department of Education
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.
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.
Two principals discuss a new online platform to help ensure every student is known, valued and cared for in our schools.
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.
One of Australia’s greatest athletes Kurt Fearnley talks about his experience with public education as a student, teacher and parent.
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.
Professor Larissa Behrendt discusses her public education experience and what schools can do to improve learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Two principals join Mark Scott to reflect on the catastrophic bushfire season and the ongoing recovery.
Sally Egan from the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation talks to Mark Scott about the updated What Works Best research.
Youth mental health expert Professor Patrick McGorry joins Mark Scott to discuss mental health concerns in young people during the pandemic.
Two principals join Mark Scott to share what they learned during the pandemic shutdown and their focus for the future.
Education expert John Hattie joins Mark Scott to discuss supporting students' ongoing learning following the return to school.
Department education leaders Georgina Harrisson and Jane Simmons talk to Mark Scott on continuity of student learning in this special COVID-19 edition.
With many students now learning from home, Mark Scott discusses online safety issues with Julie Inman-Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner.
Student, climate activist and author Daisy Jeffrey joins Mark Scott to discuss the lessons she's learning on her journey to make an impact.
In a special COVID-19 edition, Canley Vale Public School acting principal Brad Lanham talks about how his school transitioned to learning from home.
The principal and staff of Banora Point Public School talk to Mark Scott about the power of positive feedback.
Education researcher Ben Jensen talks to Mark Scott about how we can improve Australian students’ international report card.
Vicki Baczynskyj in conversation with Mark Scott on how relationships, consistency and consequences can change challenging student behaviour.
Primary School Principal of the Year Paul McDermott joins Mark Scott to discuss how Blue Haven Public became a ‘hot school’.
Author and educator Cameron Paterson stops by the Every Student Podcast to discuss flipping the system.
Tim Lloyd joins Mark Scott on the Every Student Podcast to discuss how industry partnerships set up students for success.
Mark Scott sits down with Moulamein Public School Principal Jennie Wilson to ask why she fell in love with teaching in small schools.
Teacher, scientist and aquanaut Lloyd Godson joins Mark Scott on the podcast to talk world records, inspiring students and changing careers.
In an episode of firsts: a student joins the Every Student Podcast with Stephanie McConnell – the first principal of Lindfield Learning Village.
Teachers Federation President Maurie Mulheron joins Secretary Mark Scott for a candid interview discussing bureaucracy, banjos and leading a school.
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.
Mark Scott sits down with Murray Kitteringham from Sir Joseph Banks High to ask why the most innovative schools are “uncomfortable but willing”.
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.
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.
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.
ANU Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell joins the Every Student Podcast to discuss emerging artificial intelligence and its impact on society.
How did the child of migrants become one of our most well-known school leaders? John Goh from Merrylands East Public School chats with Mark Scott.
Meet one of NSW’s most exciting young educators, a high school teacher at Rooty Hill in Sydney’s west, and one of the world’s top 10 teachers for 2019.
Join Mark Scott as he introduces listeners to the education leaders who are doing things differently to drive positive change in our classrooms.