In part 2 of our discussion of Independent Public Schools, we interview Greg Thompson from Murdoch University in WA, and Nicole Mockler form the University of Newcastle in NSW. Greg sits on the board of an IPS in WA, and both Greg and Nicole are researchers into Educational Policy.

Greg Thompson’s profile at Murdoch University – Nicole Mockler’s Website

Show notes:

00:00 – Intro and Welcome

02:25 – Interview with Greg Thompson and Nicole Mockler

32:41 – Reflections on interview contents and Independent public Schools

36:20 – Thoughts on IPS as a part of a Federal Education Policy

41:43 – Invitation for listener input & contact details

42:35 – Preview of episode 5, Social media in Education

43:25 – Quote and Sign Off. “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”

43:50 – Closing credits