Video and Radio Presentations.
These URL's of video and radio interviews and presentations are together for your convenience, whilst also being sprinkled throughout the many web pages of this site. I will always start with the amazing 7 year old Molly Clark's TedX talk. Not to be missed also are the sage words of the late Sir Ken Robinson. I would welcome any additions to the list that you think would benefit the purpose of 'copycatchildren.org'
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Don't miss 7 year old Molly Wright’s TedX Talk "The impact of social media on children!"
https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thrive_by_five​
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On a positive note with the late Sir Ken Robinson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
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Without a doubt the very best yet discussion on AI and education. This interview with Sal Kahn of the Kahn Academy is great. You may need to watch it in small bites - https://share.google/aimode/dX72Vg8TOv0DoML4H
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Wondering what happened to Gonski 2.0? This ABC news presentation may explain it for you - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ6UHeI-i8U&t=16s
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A fireside chat with the incredible Mike Middleton acclaimed teacher, principal, author and education consultant. Classic Mike, essential viewing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bR1RZtTtp26bf3TzVb11tRIYLHyAhIS0/view?usp=drive_link
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The most watched TedX with Sir Ken on schools killing creativity - "Frank sent us!" https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?referrer=playlist-
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And also “How to change education from the ground up”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEsZOnyQzxQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT3QpUfEg1Q
This is Pasi Sahlberg’s conversation with Sarah Kanowski, 50min 54sec. He is adamant that learners need time to pursue their own interests at school. You won’t be disappointed.
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/pasi-sahlberg/12298494
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Watch the Australia Institute's Webinar "The Battle for Public Education" with Jane Caro, Tom Greenwell and Skye Predavec - https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/the-battle-for-public-education/
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Children learn through Play. The Principal of Avonvale Primary School (WA) (winners in the 2024 Play Award) explains, and meet Pasi Sahlberg
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/schools/play-award
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And of course classic Sir Ken with his summary of how we got to where we are, “alienating millions of kids who don’t see purpose in going to school.’
- https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?referrer=playlist-https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEsZOnyQzxQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT3QpUfEg1Q
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Brendon Murray’s “The School” interview https://twitter.com/bjmurrayauthor?lang=en
Dr Lisa O'Brien, former CEO of The Smith Family, Chair of Jason Clare's "Expert Panel for a Better and Fairer Education forAustralian Children" and currently Chair of the Australia Education Research Organisation -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69ZpoJwHXc8
TedX Talk teacher on Relationships. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1305996823357774
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You can access the Save Our Public Schools workspace here: https://saveourpublicschools.slack.com/
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Democracy and Education - Interview with Phillip Adams, Professor Wade Davis, discussing his landmark essay in Rollingstone, quoted : "Benjamin Franklin defined education and the free flow of knowledge the heart blood of democracy.”
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/the-end-of-the-american-era/12597368
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Melanie Bell's TedX video : https://www.facebook.com/index.php
Recorded at Adelaide Writers Week, March 9, 2022, in conjunction with the Griffith Review Learning Curves edition Pasi Sahlberg - Finnish educator, scholar and author; Professor of Education, Southern Cross University and Gabbie Stroud - former primary school teacher; freelance writer.
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2005 Steve Jobs commencement speech at Stanford, 2005: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
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A literacy lesson showing “Explicit Instruction” at its very worst
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkxJSwa_b3A
The late John Marsden's interview from conversations - 2018 - https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/acclaimed-australian-author-and-visionary-educator-john-marsden/106333708
The late John Marsden and his life’s story - https://www.facebook.com/ABC730/videos/john-marsden/338967390326581/
The late John Marsden’s suggestion that it may be time to honour those with progressive views which may be a warning siren at the eleventh hour. We agree - https://ponderings.com.au/the-hot-breath-of-humanity-and-the-art-of-growing-up/
The late John Marsden’s “The Art of Growing Up” interview - https://ponderings.com.au/john-marsden/
A conversation with the late Thomas Sergiovanni on Rethinking Leadership: https://scispace.com/pdf/on-rethinking-leadership-a-conversation-with-tom-sergiovanni-oj39o0jzat.pdf
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​Can you spare fifteen minutes to listen to this podcast “Why private schools are ruining Australia” by Jane Caro? It’s a summary of our nation’s failed education system. My book goes much further. Please take the time as our democracy is at great risk, for education is the bedrock of every society.
https://7ampodcast.com.au/episodes/why-private-schools-are-ruining-australia
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Following on from Jane Caro's summation of the Privatisation of our nation's education system under the pretence of John Howard's "Parent Choice" option you might enjoy the three podcasts of Amy Remeikis. - "The Howard effect."
No 1 The Howard effect - Australia’s Sliding Doors Moment - https://www.indailyqld.com.au/news/podcast/2026/03/03/john-howard-amy-remeikis-7am
No 2 The Howard effect - In the shadows of the Australian dream - https://www.indailyqld.com.au/news/just-in/2026/03/04/7am-john-howard-peter-costello
No 3 The Howard effect - The Howard Effect: Who belongs - https://www.indailyqld.com.au/news/podcast/2026/03/05/the-howard-effect-mabo?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=InDaily%20QLD%20Lunchtime%20%205%20March%202026&utm_content=InDaily%20QLD%20Lunchtime%20%205%20March%202026+CID_b72d0fa95c7c7952017571c4ed367c2e&utm_source=EDM
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We welcome any pertinent video or radio ​contributions. As well as
the offerings above there is a comprehensive collection
of websites you will find at "The URLs".
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