Riveting education policy, stimulating debate and chocolate for toddlers: A breakdown of the ADC Education Forum

Travis Jones

By Travis Jones
Community contribution / August 15, 2016

Last Friday’s Education for the Future Summit featured prolific academics, dynamic industry experts, steadfast politicians and an open discussion about the future of Australian education in increasingly turbulent times. Hosted by ADC Forum at the Melbourne Arts Centre, the summit covered a broad spectrum of education issues including funding, curriculum content and teacher quality.

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