Jane Caro
Author, columnist and social commentator known for public schools advocacy and books including What Makes a Good School; delivered the 2025 Dymphna Clark lecture on Australia's education system.
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Jun 18, 2023 • 21min
Why private schools are ruining Australia
One way that inequality becomes baked into Australian society is through education. For decades, the school system has become increasingly stratified – to the benefit of private schools and detriment of public ones.So, what are the consequences of this divide, and how will the past twenty years of education policy shape the Australia we see tomorrow? Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Jane Caro on why Australia stubbornly clings onto the myth of education equality and the damage it’s doing. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Contributor to The Saturday Paper, Jane Caro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 25, 2025 • 59min
Jane Caro — why Australia is failing our school system
In this engaging discussion, Jane Caro, a passionate author and public school advocate, reveals how Australia's school choice obsession is undermining public education. She critiques neoliberalism for fostering societal division and highlights how funding private schools perpetuates inequality. Caro shares personal anecdotes linking political misinformation to education challenges and emphasizes the importance of community responsibility over individualism. With a hopeful tone, she advocates for reducing anxiety in schools to enhance student outcomes and calls for renewed support for public education.
