A parent’s perspective
This extract is from the parent of a student participating in Aurora’s Aspiration Initiative. It gives unique insight into the true value of this incredible program and the impact.
Facing a Fear by Franco
It was another average day for Wilfried Timmons. He was working at Footlocker helping another customer find some shoes that suited her.
Creative learning: the Brolga brought the people
But Moree East Public School, a 128-student school in northwest NSW, drew a crowd of 600 for the Festival of the Brolga in the first week of December.
First community rising: Justice for Bourke
OMETHING is happening in Bourke in northwest NSW. It is not immediately apparent in the town’s flat, main road, or on the red grassy plains, or even under the twisted
Life of Learning – Indigenous science
WHEN Aboriginal elders approached Macquarie University 10 years ago, it marked the start of a unique collaboration, writes Erin Rozgonyi of the National Indigenous Science Education Progam (NISEP).
On the Art of Verbal Instruction by Dr Tyson Yunkaporta
Recently, a group of fourteen year old Koori students were interviewed at a TAI (The Aspiration Initiative) camp. TAI is an academic enrichment program for high-performing Indigenous students,
On the Disappearance of 2010 Education Visions by Dr Tyson Yunkaporta
The beginning of the first decade of the new millennium was an exciting time to be a teacher. The world was changing and a critical mass of people had embraced the possibilities of that change, particularly with regard to teaching and learning.
On the Permanence of Emergency Responses by Dr Tyson Yunkaporta
Emergencies are so liberating – in a rush of power and adrenaline we leap into the fray, crush the evildoers and save the children. There are no complexities, relationships, protocols or even laws to be considered.
Reigniting the desire to come to school with Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce
Hands On Learning Australia has helped hundreds of kids stay at school since 1999. In this short video former HOL students share their stories of what school was like for them,
Kick off time at Macleay Vocational College and new hope for young mums
Macleay Vocational College is an independent, vocational high school on the mid north coast of NSW. The College featured on SBS-TV's Living Black recently showcasing the work the College