Money matters, but education reform matters more – expert
To truly improve education, we must go beyond funding increases and reform the outdated school system, Dr David Roy tells The Educator
Brett Henebery is the editor and lead news reporter of The Educator. During his ten years with the publication, he has helped establish a portfolio from across Australia’s K-12 and higher education sectors. His specialty areas include the best practices in teaching, education technology, and education reform across Australia and APAC.
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