Movers, Shakers and Policymakers - Julie Sonnemann, Research Fellow, Grattan Institute

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A trained economist Julie Sonneman specialises in school education policy and system change and has co-authored a number of high profile schooling reports on effective teaching, professional learning, student progress, schools funding and equity. A regular contributor to The Conversation's website, having studied high performing education systems around the world, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Canada, Sonneman relishes her role looking at evidence, advocating change and making practical recommendations for the betterment of education in Australia.