Episode #12 Ooh, gossip!

When Will They Learn? · Jul 9, 2026 · 1h 3m · transcript

This week, we’re talking education gossip - not the staffroom kind, but the stories that dominate headlines and social media before anyone has had time to think them through.

We start by discussing the debate surrounding school suspensions, isolation, and behaviour management, following on from last episode’s conversation. Along the way, we explore how schools are portrayed in the media and how public narratives can shape perceptions of education.

From there, we turn our attention to science education in Australasia before the conversation inevitably drifts into internet arguments, education…