In this insightful episode, Tim is joined by Tom Greenwell and Chris Bonnor, authors of Waiting for Gonski, to explore the current challenges in Australia's education system, including funding disparities, segregation, and systemic assumptions. They propose a framework for a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse education system and funding model, drawing lessons from international models and advocating for systemic reform.

Throughout our Visions for Education Equity series, we have been discussing the Three Horizons process, and we would love for as many of you to get involved as possible. If you’re interested in coming along to the workshops, please reach out to hello@equityalliance.com.au.

We will also be holding the Achieving Education Equity Gathering on Thursday 30 July, bringing together hundreds of low-SES schools and organisations committed to progressing education equity, for a hands-on day of learning and action. If you’d like to participate in The Gathering, you can sign up here.

Grab a copy of Chris and Tom’s book, Waiting for Gonski, while stocks last!

Mentioned during the episode were Chris and Tom’s paper on the Choice and Fairness framework for Australian schools, for a more equitable model of funding and regulation.

Be sure to also check out the paper Chris and Tom wrote on their learnings from studying the Canadian education system, and how some of them might be applied to Australian schools.

And don’t miss Chris’ brilliant article on Lessons for Australian schooling.