Surviving and Thriving: The Challenges of Cultural Adaptation in Education Introduction In his powerful memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” Curtis Chin offers a poignant reflection on the challenges he faced as a young Asian-American student trying to navigate a predominantly Black and white educational environment in Southfield, Michigan. Chin’s story […]
Adelaide school faces multiple court proceedings over former teachers A dark history and ongoing controversy The prestigious Blackfriars Priory School in Adelaide has found itself embroiled in a series of court proceedings stemming from allegations of historical child abuse by former teachers. This marks another troubling chapter in the school’s long and dark history, which […]
Education Perfect Appoints Jonathan Morgan as New CEO Education Perfect, a leading EdTech company, has recently announced the appointment of Jonathan Morgan as its new Chief Executive Officer. With 24 years of experience in operational business roles and a strong background in leading Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, Morgan is expected to bring significant […]
Discovery Education and Leading Corporate and Nonprofit Partners Launch First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Supporting Sustainability In a groundbreaking development, Discovery Education, in collaboration with Subaru of America, Inc., LyondellBasell, Nucor, Honeywell, and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), has launched the Sustainability Education Coalition. This unique initiative aims to empower over 10 million students by 2030 to […]
Teachers’ Day Celebrations in Inchal: A Village Dedicated to Education On September 5th, Teachers’ Day is celebrated in India, a day dedicated to honoring Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher, distinguished scholar, and the nation’s first Vice President and former President. This day is an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of teachers in shaping the […]
Why are we pretending to be surprised at NAPLAN results? The recent NAPLAN results that showed disappointing performance among students should not come as a surprise to anyone. The most disadvantaged students in New South Wales attend schools that are neglected and under-resourced, with a significant number of students who are considered “hard-to-teach” or have […]
Australian Students Struggle to Meet NAPLAN Benchmarks: A Wake-Up Call for Education System NAPLAN Results Show Academic Struggles According to the latest NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) test results, just under one-third of Australian children and slightly over a quarter of Victoria’s students are failing to meet new proficiency standards for literacy […]
One in three school students not meeting numeracy and literacy expectations, NAPLAN results show The New NAPLAN Results The latest NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) results reveal a concerning reality: one in three school students in Australia are not meeting the minimum expectations for numeracy and literacy. The results, assessed under a […]
Cryptic Final Post from Melbourne School Teacher David Simpson Who Died Hours Later Introduction A teacher at an elite Melbourne school, David Simpson, tragically passed away after a child safety complaint was made to the police. Prior to his death, Mr. Simpson posted a cryptic message on social media, leaving many puzzled about its meaning. […]
Elite School Teacher’s Death Raises Questions about Child Safety Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a respected teacher at an elite girls’ school in Melbourne, Australia, has died after he was reported to the police over child safety issues. The teacher, identified as David Simpson, worked at Melbourne Girls’ Grammar, which is known for […]