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 it is having on students, family and community.
Learning for the western world? The Indigenous education dilemma by Bill Fogarty
Last week the Western Australian Indigenous Labor MP, Ben Wyatt, told a conference in Perth that Aboriginal children in remote communities need a “full Western education”.
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.
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, how HOL helped them, and what they’re doing now.
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 does with indigenous teen mums.
