How to get early entry into university in Australia
I wrote an article about different ways to get into uni without an ATAR and I’ve been asked by so many people how to get early entry into university in …
School
Take cover, it’s parent-teacher interview season
There are many perplexing things about raising children, but surely the biggest is how they can possibly be so different to their parents. We made them, we grew them, and …
11 tips for Year 7 newbies from older high school kids
My youngest is starting high school in February, so I thought we’d gather some tips for Year 7 kids from older friends. It actually physically hurts me to write such …
Why there’s hope for your “reluctant student”
If you’re doing daily battle with a reluctant student, today’s guest writer will be like a breath of fresh air for you. It’s a personal story about how Elizabeth Noske, …
What if learners could harness the power of flow?
Can education harness the power of flow to increase student engagement? By Simon McCallum, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Edward Schofield, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University …
FFS: It’s okay if your child isn’t engaged with school right now
If your child isn’t engaged with school during COVID (or at other times, really!), it’s time to breathe out. Life is tricky right now and that’s just the way it …