Magnify Matters

About Magnify Matters

Welcome to Magnify Matters, a podcast proudly produced by Catholic Education Sandhurst. Magnify Sandhurst is a bold, evidence-informed initiative designed to bring system-wide improvement to teaching and learning across 51 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. Grounded in the science of learning, Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns best, how literacy is effectively taught, and how calm, predictable classrooms can maximise learning time for every student. We’ll be sharing our story and speaking with educational leaders from our world class partners; organisations like StepLab, Ochre Education, MultiLit, the Knowledge Society and LME Global. You’ll get a front row seat to hear from respected educators as they work with us to create lasting change and growth in a real school system, with real classrooms, real teachers and real students. This won’t just be academic, you’ll hear from people involved at all points of the project - the joys, the trials and tribulations of those us working together to ensure lasting learner growth across every school, for every teacher and every student, on every day. Make sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. And if you’ve enjoyed what you hear, let us know by leaving a review or connecting with us online @catholiceducationsandhurst. Now stay with us, as we magnify what truly matters.

Publisher

Catholic Education Sandhurst

Category

business · education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2025

Latest episode

25 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Building strong foundations in mathematics with Kelly Norris

   What if we approached early numeracy with the same precision as early reading? In this episode of Magnify Matters, host Craig Simpson [Learning Leader, Catholic Education Sandhurst] is joined by Kelly Norris, Manager of Early Numeracy Research at the Centre for Independent Studies, for a conversation about the growing evidence behind early numeracy screening and why identifying students at risk early can change learning trajectories. Drawing on her experience as an early childhood teacher, researcher and developer of the Early Number Sense Assessment (ENSA), Kelly explores the critical building blocks of mathematical learning and the importance of knowing not just what to assess, but why it matters. Together, Craig and Kelly explore: Why early numeracy deserves the same evidence-informed attention as early reading. The development of the ENSA and how it helps identify students who may need additional support. Why number sense, number relations and number operations are the strongest predictors of future mathematical success. The role of fluency in reducing cognitive load and strengthening reasoning and problem solving. How the instructional hierarchy provides a practical pathway from acquisition to fluency, and ultimately to deeper mathematical thinking. Whether you're teaching Foundation, leading a school or supporting system improvement, this conversation explores how strong foundations in numeracy create better outcomes for every learner. Now join us as we explore what truly matters in education. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) The Centre for Independent Studies (https://www.cis.org.au/) ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 52 Catholic schools and six early learning centres across regional and rural Victoria, educating more than 15,200 students. We empower regional young people, their families, our staff and communities to have 'life to the full' (John 10:10). Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/catholiceducationsandhurst), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catholiceducationsandhurstltd/)and LinkedIn (https://au.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-sandhurst).

2. 

   6 May 2026

   How great teachers keep getting better with Josh Goodrich

   What does it take for teachers to keep getting better? In this episode of Magnify Matters, host Tim Edwards is joined by Josh Goodrich, founder and CEO of StepLab, for a conversation about instructional coaching, professional growth and the science of improving teaching practice. Drawing on his own experience as an early career teacher in some of England’s most challenging schools, Josh reflects on the coaching model that transformed his practice and ultimately shaped the development of StepLab, now used by schools and systems around the world. Together, Tim and Josh explore: • Why instructional coaching is one of the most effective forms of professional learning • The difference between direct instruction and discovery learning • How rehearsal, feedback and deliberate practice support teacher growth • Why teachers must sometimes learn like novices again • The six-step StepLab framework and its growing impact in schools and systems This episode is part of our ongoing series exploring the science of learning, evidence-informed practice and the work underway through Magnify Sandhurst across 51 schools in regional Victoria. Whether you are in the classroom, leading a team or supporting system improvement, this is a thoughtful conversation about coaching, expertise and keeping improvement simple enough to sustain. Now join us as we magnify what truly matters in education. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) Josh Goodrich (https://josh-goodrich.com/) Steplab (https://steplab.co/au/about) Get Better Faster (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1119278716?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_au) Teach like a champion (https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=teach+like+a+champion) Rosenshine Principles ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 51 Catholic schools and six early learning centres across regional and rural Victoria, educating 15,298 students. We empower regional young people, their families, our staff and communities to have 'life to the full' (John 10:10). Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/catholiceducationsandhurst), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catholiceducationsandhurstltd/)and LinkedIn (https://au.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-sandhurst).

3. 

   17 Apr 2026

   Making every lesson count with Dr Nathaniel Swain

   Effective teaching is deliberate, informed and refined over time. In this episode of Magnify Matters, host Tim Edwards is joined by Dr Nathaniel Swain - teacher, instructional coach and founder of Think Forward Educators - for a conversation on what effective teaching looks like in today’s classrooms. Drawing on his experience across schools, universities and instructional coaching, Nathaniel explores how the science of learning can support teachers to make better decisions — not by adding complexity, but by bringing clarity to what works. Together, Tim and Nathaniel explore: Why time is the most precious resource in the classroom and how to use it well. The importance of explicit, whole-class instruction as a starting point for learning. How knowledge builds knowledge and why strong foundations matter. The role of working memory, cognitive load and structured teaching. How to build challenge and extension without creating multiple lessons. The power of checks for understanding and responsive teaching. Why great teaching is both structured and adaptive. Whether you are in the classroom, leading a team or supporting system improvement, this is a conversation about making every minute of learning count. Now join us as we explore what truly matters in education. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) Dr Nathaniel Swain (https://www.nathanielswain.com/) ABOUT DR NATHANIEL SWAIN Dr Nathaniel Swain is a teacher, instructional coach and writer. He produces a blog for teachers called Dr Swain’s Cognitorium and is co-host of the Chalk Dust Podcast with Rebecca Birch. Nathaniel works directly with schools and systems and through an online learning platform called Luminary. Having worked at universities and government school systems in Victoria, Nathaniel has taught a range of learners in schools and tertiary settings. In 2019, Nathaniel founded a community of teachers committed to the Science of Learning: THINK FORWARD EDUCATORS (https://www.thinkforwardeducators.org/), now 30,000 members and growing. He also has a book titled 'Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success stories to help kickstart your school improvement'. ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 51 Catholic schools and six early learning centres across regional and rural Victoria, educating 15,298 students. We empower regional young people, their families, our staff and communities to have 'life to the full' (John 10:10). Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/catholiceducationsandhurst), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catholiceducationsandhurstltd/)and LinkedIn (https://au.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-sandhurst).

4. 

   15 Apr 2026

   Building better teaching through practice and feedback with Teach Well

   Teaching should not be as hard as it sometimes feels, for teachers or for students. In this episode of Magnify Matters, Tim Edwards (Catholic Education Sandhurst, Assistant Director: Learning and Teaching) is joined by Katie Webster and Katie Roberts-Hull from Teach Well for a conversation about what it takes to translate evidence into everyday classroom practice. Drawing on their work across more than 900 schools, Katie Webster and Katie Roberts-Hull reflect on the realities of school improvement, from early career teaching experiences to system-wide professional learning, and what it takes to move beyond one-off professional development to something that genuinely shifts teaching. As partners in the Magnify Sandhurst journey, they connect research to practice, exploring how modelling, feedback and sustained support build teacher confidence and create the conditions for every student to learn. Together they explore: Why calm, orderly and predictable learning environments are the foundation for effective teaching and learning. What doesn't work in professional learning, and why one-off workshops rarely lead to sustained change in practice. Why teachers need to see what effective instruction looks like, not just hear the theory behind it. How retrieval practice, review and full participation strengthen learning and support long-term memory. Why system improvement relies on coherence, shared language and continuous learning over time. Whether you’re in the classroom, leading a school or working across a system, this episode offers practical insight and a clear reminder that improving teaching is not about doing more, but about doing what works, consistently and well. Now stay with us as we magnify what truly matters in education. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) Teach Well (https://teach-well.au/) Ochre Education (https://ochre.org.au/) Classroom Mastery (https://www.classroommastery.com.au/) ABOUT TEACH WELL Teach Well create life-long learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders, that translate research into action, improving outcomes for all students. Across Australia, 8,800+ educators and 650+ schools have improved student learning and engagement through its programs. In 2025, Teach Well joined forces with Ochre Education (http://www.ochre.org.au/) to deepen its collective impact, bringing together Teach Well’s expertise in professional development and Ochre Education’s comprehensive curriculum offerings. Ochre Education is a national not-for-profit, that supports teachers and expands student access to comprehensive high-quality curriculum through a free online library. ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 51 Catholic schools and six early learning centres across regional and rural Victoria, educating 15,298 students. We empower regional young people, their families, our staff and communities to have 'life to the full' (John 10:10). Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/catholiceducationsandhurst), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catholiceducationsandhurstltd/)and LinkedIn (https://au.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-sandhurst).

5. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Dr Pamela Snow on why literacy is a social justice issue

   Professor Pamela Snow discusses literacy as a social justice issue with Tim Edwards, exploring cognitive science, early intervention, and teacher expertise in this interview.

6. 

   9 Dec 2025

   Rethinking classroom tech with Dr Jared Cooney Horvath

   Neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath discusses knowledge-rich curriculum and EdTech in classrooms with Tim Edwards, exploring how to align teachers, students, and parents around a common learning language in this interview.

7. 

   26 Nov 2025

   Magnify Sandhurst turns the dial up for 2026

   Kate Fogarty and Tim Edwards from Catholic Education Sandhurst review the first year of Magnify Sandhurst, discuss insights from UK trusts, and outline priorities for literacy and wellbeing in 2026 in this interview.

8. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Inside the first semester of Magnify Sandhurst

   Host Kate Fogarty interviews Tim Edwards and Ashley Marsh about the progress of Magnify Sandhurst, discussing evidence-informed programs, curriculum changes, and upcoming UK study tour, revealing insights into system-wide educational improvements.

9. 

   24 Jun 2025

   Leading the change: school leaders reflect on Magnify Sandhurst

   Host Tim Edwards interviews principals Lorraine Willis, Matt Carver, Jasmine Ryan, and Alannah Darmody, along with Learning Leader Craig Simpson, about the implementation and impact of the Magnify Sandhurst initiative in Catholic schools.

10. 

    25 May 2025

    Creating calm, predictable classrooms with Classroom Mastery

    Host Ashley Marsh interviews Dr. Tim McDonald and Sara Wiggins from Classroom Mastery about creating calm, predictable classrooms through effective routines and evidence-informed behavior strategies that foster positive learning environments.

11. 

    18 May 2025

    30 years of literacy impact with MultiLit

    Teaching a child to read is one of the most powerful things we can do. In this episode of Magnify Matters, host Tim Edwards, Assistant Director: Learning and Teaching at Catholic Education Sandhurst, is joined by Robyn Wheldall and Iain Rothwell from MultiLit, to discuss their mission: making sure every child in every school has access to high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction. Now celebrating its 30th year, MultiLit is one of Australia’s most trusted names in reading instruction, grounded in the science of learning, shaped by research, and focused on outcomes that matter. In this episode, we explore: The story behind MultiLit’s 30-year journey — from a university research project to 6,500+ schools Why early literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning How MultiLit’s tiered programs are reducing the number of struggling readers The importance of system-level change — and why whole-school implementation matters MultiLit’s work in Closing the Gap with 42 majority-Indigenous schools And what’s next in improving literacy in our country Whether you're a classroom teacher, school leader, or parent invested in the future of learning, this episode offers powerful insight into the kind of instruction that transforms lives. Now stay with us as we magnify what truly matters. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) MultiLit (https://multilit.com/) ABOUT MULTILIT MultiLit is a private company which was spun out of Macquarie University in 2006. MultiLit is a leading provider of effective literacy instruction in Australasia. Its programs are uniquely placed to be effective because they are all grounded in scientific evidence-based best practice. As a result of being a research initiative of Macquarie University, MultiLit’s publications, professional development and Literacy Centre are continually informed by an ongoing program of research. The research team is led by Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM. For three decades, MultiLit has provided assistance to thousands of students in a variety of settings, including schools, its own Literacy Centres and community-based literacy projects across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 56 Catholic schools across Central and North Eastern Victoria, educating 19,750 students. We partner with schools, students and families to provide innovation and excellence in education, inspired by the Catholic story. Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/catholiceducationsandhurst), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catholiceducationsandhurstltd/" rel="noopener...

12. 

    11 May 2025

    The power of shared curriculum and teacher preparation with Ochre Education

    Imagine if teachers were able to save time developing learning materials from scratch. Well, with the right tools and trusted content, every teacher can focus on what matters most: their students. In this episode of Magnify Matters, we dive into curriculum design, teacher collaboration and the power of shared expertise with Caroline Reed and Dr Reid Smith, co-founders and co-CEOs of Ochre Education, a not-for-profit organisation supporting over 110,000 teachers across 90% of Australian schools. Host Tim Edwards speaks with Caroline and Reid about how Ochre Education is working to close the disadvantage gap by providing free, high-quality, evidence-informed teaching resources, and why partnering with teachers is at the heart of it all. In this episode, we explore: The origin story of Ochre Education and the values that drive its mission What we mean by knowledge-rich, low-variance curriculum How Ochre’s lesson creation process supports teachers as both experts and collaborators The concept of intellectual preparation, responsive teaching and supporting all learners Ochre’s growing partnership with Magnify Sandhurst, and the shared vision behind it. Whether you’re a teacher, school leader or curious parent, this conversation offers deep insight into the future of curriculum and teacher development — one lesson at a time. Now stay with us as we magnify what truly matters. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) Ochre Education (https://ochre.org.au/) ABOUT OCHRE EDUCATION Ochre Education are a national not-for-profit committed to advancing student outcomes and closing the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers to teach and enabling all Australian students to access a high-quality curriculum, through our online library. Ochre Education achieve this by working with a community of teachers to develop and support the use of an expertly-sequenced curriculum, alongside a comprehensive library that collects, curates and distributes free, evidence-based, quality-assured, and curriculum-linked teaching resources, to be adapted and used by any teacher anywhere. ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 56 Catholic schools across Central and North Eastern Victoria, educating 19,750 students. We partner with schools, students and families to provide innovation and excellence in education, inspired by the Catholic story. Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/catholiceducationsandhurst), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catholiceducationsandhurstltd/)and <a...

13. 

    4 May 2025

    Instructional coaching that works with Ollie Lovell from StepLab

    What happens when we combine evidence-informed practice, high quality coaching and specific models for reference? You get transformation at scale. In this episode of Magnify Matters, host Tim Edwards sits down with educator, author and podcast host Ollie Lovell, now Director of StepLab Australia - a powerful platform helping teachers embed better practice, every day. StepLab is one of the key partners of Magnify Sandhurst, supporting over 120 teachers and leaders in our first wave of professional development. Together, Tim and Ollie explore how instructional coaching, aligned teaching techniques, and a deep understanding of how learning works can transform teacher development; not by doing more, but by doing what matters most. In this episode, we explore: How Ollie turned his passion for education research into a globally recognised podcast What makes StepLab different from typical professional development Why instructional coaching leads to lasting, teacher-led change The science behind StepLab’s model How the partnership is helping to build sustainable, system-wide improvement in Catholic Education Sandhurst What it really means to empower teachers - not just support them Whether you are in the classroom, leading a team, or shaping education strategy, this conversation offers practical insight into the future of professional learning — one deliberate step at a time. Now stay with us as we magnify what truly matters. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) ERRR Podcast (https://www.ollielovell.com/podcast/) Ollie Lovell (https://www.ollielovell.com/) StepLab (https://steplab.co/au) The science behind Steplab: how it includes all 14 mechanisms of effective PD (https://steplab.co/resources/the-science-behind-steplab-how-it-includes-all-14-mechanisms-of-effective-pd/66d9c86d0982810001156b52) ABOUT OLLIE LOVELL Ollie Lovell is a Melbourne-based educator with over a decade of classroom and leadership experience. He’s the host of the Education Research Reading Room podcast (2M+ downloads), and the author of Cognitive Load Theory in Action, Tools for Teachers, and The Classroom Management Handbook. As Director of StepLab Australia, Ollie is helping school systems across the country translate evidence into practice — one teacher at a time. ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 56 Catholic schools across Central and North Eastern Victoria, educating 19,750 students. We partner with schools, students and families to provide innovation and excellence in education, inspired by the Catholic story. Visit <a...

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    27 Apr 2025

    Inside the science of learning with Dr Jared Cooney Horvath

    This podcast is proudly produced by Catholic Education Sandhurst. Before we teach, we need to understand how people learn — and why it matters more than ever. In this episode of Magnify Matters, host Tim Edwards, Assistant Director Learning and Teaching at Catholic Education Sandhurst, speaks with renowned cognitive neuroscientist and educator Jared Cooney Horvath to explore how understanding the science of learning can empower teachers and transform classrooms. Jared’s work sits at the intersection of brain science and education - and his message is clear: the art of teaching is at its best when informed by the science of learning. In this episode, we explore: Why relationships are not an “add-on”, they are education. What brain science reveals about learning, memory and classroom connection. How teacher agency and curriculum design work hand in hand. Why learning must come before creativity and critical thinking. The cognitive cost of multitasking. And the guiding principles from Jared’s bestselling book ‘Stop Talking, Start Influencing’. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader or someone curious about the future of learning, this conversation will reframe how you see teaching, students and yourself. So with that, let’s dive in — and magnify what matters most. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) LME Global (https://www.lmeglobal.net/) Stop Talking, Start Influencing (https://www.lmeglobal.net/stop-talking-start-influencing-book) ABOUT DR JARED COONEY HORVATH Dr Jared Cooney Horvath is a cognitive neuroscientist and educator with expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation. He is the co-founder of LME Global, a company dedicated to bringing the Science of Learning to schools and learning communities worldwide. Jared has published four books, including the bestseller 'Stop Talking, Start Influencing', and has been featured in The New York Times, WIRED, and The Economist. Jared is passionate about bridging the gap between laboratory research and classroom practice, helping teachers and students achieve better outcomes through applied brain science. ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 56 Catholic schools across Central and North Eastern Victoria, educating 19,750 students. We partner with schools, students and families to provide innovation and excellence in education, inspired by the Catholic story. Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on <a...

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    27 Apr 2025

    Magnify Sandhurst: The story so far

    This podcast is proudly produced by Catholic Education Sandhurst. Every great story has a beginning, and this one started with a single question: how can we do better for every student, in every classroom, every day? In this very first episode of Magnify Matters, we take you behind the scenes of Magnify Sandhurst — a bold, system-wide intervention designed to strengthen teacher practice, improve learner growth and create more equitable outcomes for all students across Sandhurst Diocese. Catholic Education Sandhurst Executive Director Kate Fogarty and Assistant Director: Learning &amp; Teaching Tim Edwards, join host Kimberley Furness to share how a simple conversation about literacy sparked a movement that now includes world-class partners, research-backed frameworks, and over 2,800 educators working together in solidarity. In this episode, we explore: Why a trip to Cambridge led to bold thinking back home. What happened when 60+ literacy programs were reduced to one aligned approach. How the science of learning, structured literacy and behavioural clarity came together. Why equity, access and teacher agency were at the centre of every decision. How Magnify Sandhurst is setting a new standard for rural and regional education. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or someone curious about what’s possible when schools work together with purpose, stay with us as we magnify what truly matters. Mentioned in this episode Magnify Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/learning/magnify-sandhurst) Catholic Education Sandhurst (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 56 Catholic schools across Central and North Eastern Victoria, educating 19,750 students. We partner with schools, students and families to provide innovation and excellence in education, inspired by the Catholic story. Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/catholiceducationsandhurst), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catholiceducationsandhurstltd/)and LinkedIn (https://au.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-sandhurst).

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    20 Apr 2025

    Introducing Magnify Matters

    First episode drops Monday 28 April 2025. Welcome to Magnify Matters, a podcast proudly produced by Catholic Education Sandhurst. Magnify Sandhurst is a bold, evidence-informed initiative designed to bring system-wide improvement to teaching and learning across 51 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. Grounded in the science of learning, Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns best, how literacy is effectively taught, and how calm, predictable classrooms can maximise learning time for every student. We’ll be sharing our story and speaking with educational leaders from our world class partners; organisations like StepLab, Ochre Education, MultiLit, the Knowledge Society and LME Global. You’ll get a front row seat to hear from respected educators as they work with us to create lasting change for every student, every teacher, every school, every day in Sandhurst. This won’t just be academic, you’ll hear from people involved at all points of the project - the joys, the trials and tribulations of those of us working together to ensure lasting learner growth across every school, for every teacher and every student, on every day. Make sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. And if you’ve enjoyed what you hear, let us know by leaving a review or connecting with us online @catholiceducationsandhurst Now stay with us, as we magnify what truly matters. ABOUT MAGNIFY SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst rolled out Magnify Sandhurst, an evidence-informed, science of learning school improvement initiative, to its 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese at the beginning of 2025. Magnify Sandhurst focuses on how the brain learns, how literacy is effectively taught, uses a low variance, knowledge-rich curriculum and the creation of positive classrooms. Our practice is calm, predictable, and repeatable to maximise learning time in all classrooms. Magnify Sandhurst is deliberately bold and wide-ranging, generating whole-of-system improvement. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION SANDHURST Catholic Education Sandhurst is home to 56 Catholic schools across Central and North Eastern Victoria, educating 19,750 students. We partner with schools, students and families to provide innovation and excellence in education, inspired by the Catholic story. Visit www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au (https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/) or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/catholiceducationsandhurst), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catholiceducationsandhurstltd/)and LinkedIn (https://au.linkedin.com/company/catholic-education-sandhurst).

Who has been a guest on Magnify Matters

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• Dr Pamela Snow
• Dr Jared Cooney Horvath
• Kate Fogarty
• Ashley Marsh
• Lorraine Willis

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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