Episode 6
Dancing in the Grey with Entrepreneurial Educator, Peter Hutton
If this episode doesn't get action, I don't know what will! Peter says teachers should learn to be comfortable "dancing in the grey". Challenge the status quo and find better ways to do things. This is an episode not to be missed. If you want motivation for change, I give you Peter Hutton!
Dancing in the Grey with Entrepreneurial Educator, Peter Hutton
Lou and Peter Hutton energetically discuss Australian education and everything that must change! Peter Hutton is a rebel with a cause and he passionately believes in a better education system for this country. Rather than wait for that to happen, which he calls the "slow burn", he has decided he and his team at The Future Schools Alliance will just make it happen. Peter says teachers should learn to be comfortable "dancing in the grey". Challenge the status quo and find better ways to do things. This is an episode not to be missed. If you want motivation for change, I give you Peter Hutton!
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Episode Resources
The Future Schools Alliance website
Peter Hutton
Professor Yong Zhao website
Prof Yong Zhao
Book: "Let the Children Play" by Prof Parsi Sahlberg
Professor Parsi Sahlberg
Prof Parsi Sahlberg at UNSW Gonski Institute
Prof Parsi Sahlberg
My Cause donations to Future Schools Alliance
Future Schools Alliance
When you are in a school that is built on the empowerment of young people and the empowerment of staff, it's an awesome place to work.
Peter Hutton
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