News Release: Inaugural Hedley Beare oration

News release
7 November 2011

The Northern Territory branch of the Australian College of Educators will host the inaugural Hedley Beare oration in Darwin this evening. The oration, to be delivered by Professor Alan Reid from the University of South Australia, will address the issue of equity in education.

The pursuit of equity in and through education is a proclaimed goal of the Australian government's national education agenda for schooling.

In his oration, Professor Reid will critically analyse that agenda, assessing it against its equity aspirations. He will conclude by proposing alternative approaches designed to achieve more equitable educational outcomes.

This event has been established in honour of Professor Emeritus Hedley Beare, who shaped schools, education systems, national education policy and management as well as the profession of teaching in his 55 year education career.

During his long career Professor Emeritus Beare was Foundation Director of Education in the Northern Territory and was involved in the foundation of what is now Charles Darwin University. 

Professor Emeritus Beare was also highly regarded for his organizational abilities. He led the team that implemented the civilian evacuation of Darwin following the devastation of Cyclone Tracey, in Christmas 1974, moving 28 000 people in eight days.

The inaugural Hedley Beare oration takes place at the Crown Plaza, Darwin.

For further information visit http://austcolled.com.au/event/hedley-beare-oration or contact the ACE national office on 1800 208 586.