Breakfast

In the lead-up to last year's federal election, Kevin Rudd promised an 'education revolution' and, as part of that plan, he promised one billion dollars to provide a laptop for every student between years 9 and 12. But the plan has a hit a number of stumbling blocks along the way. The Commonwealth and state governments are still bickering about who will pay the wiring, installation and service costs, and all decisions about the program have been put on hold until the premiers meet in October.

Guests

Angus King
Former Governor of the US state of Maine

Mike Gaffney
Professor at the Australian Catholic University's school of educational leadership

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