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Religion and education (part 1)

Jane Caro and Tim Wright discuss the place of religion in the education system.

In New South Wales debates about scripture and ethics classes have raised the broader issue of the place of religion in education. In light of this CPX invited Jane Caro, author, TV personality, and advocate of public education into the studio alongside Dr Timothy Wright, Headmaster of Sydney’s Shore School. In this interview, discussion focused on the state of public education, the place of religion in schools and where religious instruction fits into the task of education.