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 For Education Leaders
Teaching for Joy – Sharing Stories and Humanity in the Classroom  Sharing the stories of our students and our own stories humanizes the learning process. Students can connect with other students and teachers on a personal level which changes the classroom environment. Students are drawn to the humanity of the classroom and the ability to learn from and with each other. This safe, caring, and comfortable environment allows a student to feel part of something and allows them to risk and explore learning. Read more Neuroadvantage - The Strengths-based Approach to Neurodivergence  When we shift from believing there is one way to be smart, to a world where there are many ways to be smart, we all benefit. Work teams benefit from drawing upon the perspectives and expertise from a broader range of workers. Schools become richer and more interesting places that can leverage the different attributes of students. When differences are seen as strengths rather than oddities, we recognise the individuality of people and can leverage it. Read more Informed Consent for Digital Technologies - is it Achievable?  Schools use a lot of digital technology, but parents often don’t know what data is collected from students or how it’s used while long and complex terms make it hard for parents to truly give informed consent. Younger Children’s Mental Health is Often Forgotten  We’re hearing loud and clear from parents across the country: kids are struggling, and the system isn’t keeping up. Zach Groshell - “Just tell them: The Power of Explanation and Explicit Teaching”  Within the walls of Australian schools, common sense is finally developing a mandatory quality as most employing bodies have come to the realisation that explicit instruction should have given students the opportunity to learn essential skills and knowledge. So, the Science of Reading is now well embedded in early learning, and the strange practices surrounding some maths teaching are being regularly exposed in the media. Read more How Schools can Shape Young Citizens  The good news is young people are politically engaged, they are online, on socials looking for information and forming their political outlook. 
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