{"product_id":"the-learning-curve-steven-schwartz-9781923568129","title":"The Learning Curve: Towards a Better Education System","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished with the Centre for Independent Studies, Sydney. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre we spending more on education only to learn less?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis provocative anthology brings together forty-six influential essays published with the Centre for Independent Studies - Australia's leading independent voice on education reform. Written by education scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, these pieces offer a frank, evidence-based look at what's working in Australian education - and what urgently needs to change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom phonics to funding, maths to mental health, curriculum to campus free speech, the contributors challenge the orthodoxy, spotlight the neglected evidence, and offer practical reforms to help students and thrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdited by Professor Steven Schwartz, this book is essential reading for anyone who believes that good intentions are not enough - and that serious education requires serious thought, courageous policy, and a return to the core business of schools: helping children learn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a teacher, parent, policymaker, or simply someone who cares about Australia's future, this book will sharpen your thinking, stir debate, and inspire change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors include Rebecca Birch, Robert Breunig, Jennifer Buckingham, Deidre Clary, Glenn Fahey, David C Geary, Kerry Hempenstall, Rob Joseph, Tim McDonald, Fiona Mueller, Kelly Norris, Andrew Norton, Corey Peltier, Sarah R. Powell, Steven Schwartz, John Sweller, Matthew Taylor and Joanna Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Editor: Steven Schwartz, PhD AM, FASSA is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. He writes mainly about education, freedom of speech and mental health. He is the author of more than a dozen books. Steven has served as Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University in Sydney, Brunel University in London and Murdoch University in Perth. He also served as Chair of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Advisory Authority (ACARA). He was a Board member of Teach for Australia and is presently an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Schwartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923568124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923568129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Connor Court Publishing Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Steven Schwartz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460282462463,"sku":"9781923568129","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_801565ee-0aed-4c88-b046-acd616d078c8.jpg?v=1777413732","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-learning-curve-steven-schwartz-9781923568129","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}