Edtalk Australia

In this episode of the Ed Leaders podcast, Luke Callier and Matthew Irving sit down with Dr. Hugh Chilton from The Scots College to explore transformative leadership and innovative strategies in K-12 education. Dr. Chilton shares his remarkable journey from avoiding a teaching career to becoming an influential leader in education. He underscores the vital role of leadership, curiosity, and questioning in fostering effective learning environments. Dr. Chilton’s groundbreaking initiative, "ScotsX," designed to revolutionize the educational experience for middle school students, particularly in Year 8. This innovative program prioritizes personalized, rigorous, and real-world learning experiences, aiming to build deeper relationships and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration outside the classroom. Dr. Chilton also emphasizes the importance of storytelling and evidence-based results in shifting mindsets among educators, students, and parents. He discusses the challenges of scaling such initiatives and advocat