Acceptance Speech for the "Champion of Public Education" Award given by New South Wales Teacher Federation" for my work in debunking the writing portion of the Australian national K-12 educational assessment. I am only the third recipient of this award. It is not given out every year but only to non-members of the Teachers Federation who
-Made a significant contribution to Federation campaigns in support of public education
-Closely collaborated with Federation members in support of the union’s campaigns
-Provided support, advice. and research to Federation in support of campaigns
-Used a public profile to protect, defend and advance the cause of public education.