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Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell is the NSW Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning.
Opinion
Education
The reading wars are over - and phonics has won
For too long, governments have been reluctant to pick a side in the reading wars – intimidated by the knee-jerk hysteria that will no doubt arise from the anti-phonics brigade. No longer.
- by Sarah Mitchell
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Opinion
Class of 2020
2020 may be a year you want to forget but it has also given you a gift
The grit, determination and maturity with which students have faced this year will stand them in good stead to conquer whatever difficulties the future will throw at them.
- by Sarah Mitchell
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Why we've decided on a managed return to school
The NSW Education Minister answers critics of the government's plan for a staged return to school amid the battle against COVID-19.
- by Sarah Mitchell
Opinion
Education
For 20 years our students have been slipping - but money is not the answer
How we structure principals' salaries must be part of the conversation if we are to improve international rankings.
- by Sarah Mitchell
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