Between 2014–2023, Australian media shaped debates on democratic education, from equity and civics to politics in schools. Themes ranged from control over curricula to rising activism, exposing tensions in inclusivity, funding, and civic readiness. Thank you @jorgeous24.bsky.social #AARE2024

Loved Wayne Sawyer's #AARE2024 keynote on professional learning in a time of deprofessionalisation - a powerful call to resist technocratic fixes and parachuted programs. He championed the primacy of teacher leadership, research-informed practice, and collaborative inquiry.

Sociology of education SIG #AARE2024 building strong foundations to promote #educationalrights #democracy @cpaterso.bsky.social @janehunter2025.bsky.social @bedforda1.bsky.social

Ha ha. Cool word of the year, Macquarie Dictionary. With, let’s face it, such a rich vein of application. I mean, pretty much the entire reason this here platform exists. Let’s hope, touch Laminex, it doesn’t fall prey. With thanks to @womensagenda.bsky.social.