All of us know that a great teacher can make a huge difference in a person’s life – and a bad one can be a disaster for a young person who’s trying to find their way.So how do we make sure the best people become teachers?That’s the question that obsessed Julia Gillard when she was Education minister in 2008. The answer she came up with has had some unforeseen consequences that teachers are still living with now.Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the testing regime for Australian teachers that was inspired by an American consultancy firm.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram.Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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