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This week Tim is joined by Karen Spencer to talk about policy and practice in New Zealand Education.  Karen has had over a decade leading national education initiatives as a senior consultant, but is now delighted to have returned to where the rubber hits the road as Deputy Principal at Wellington High School. Karen is internationally recognised for leadership in networked professional development, digitally technologies, and inclusive learning. She has written for Education HQ, the Education Review, several NZ academic journals and blogs, including her own (karenmelhuishspencer.com). She is an inspiring keynote and has presented at conferences in NZ and overseas. Connect with her on Twitter (@virtuallykaren).








(Spencer, 2018)









The links to the articles mentioned in the podcast are here;

Katie Fitzpatrick: Tomorrow's Schools review by yesterday's experts

Auckland schools 'could do better' for Esol students, says Education Review Office

Charter school parents protest outside PM Jacinda Ardern's electorate office



Funding model for high-needs students 'broken': Greerton Village principal and BOT chair



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Spencer, K. (2018). About. [online] karen spencer. Available at: https://karenmelhuishspencer.com/about/ [Accessed 5 May 2018].






In session with Karen







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