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Finnish Fantasies
September 9, 2016Ideas@TheCentre

As a call to action, “Let’s imitate Finland” is unlikely to stir many hearts. Yet,...

Philosophy not the answer to literacy problem
September 9, 2016Ideas@TheCentre

Can an hour a week of philosophy lessons really ‘dramatically increase scores in literacy and...

New report highlights need for education based on what works
September 7, 2016The Australian

The Productivity Commission’s draft report into the evidence base for education is a useful document...

What’s worse? Dasher’s donation or being bribed with your own money?
September 6, 2016Spectator Flat White

Whatever you think of Sam Dastyari — he of halal snack pack and Senate committee...

The Productivity Commission’s schools fail
September 6, 2016Spectator Flat White

The Productivity Commission’s draft report into the evidence base for education confirms there has been...

Aussie exceptionalism
September 3, 2016The Spectator

Only in Australia: The History, Politics and Economics of Australian Exceptionalism, Edited by William O....

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