Author: mahalaaiono
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Rethinking Education: The Rise of Homeschooling and Hybrid Models
In recent years, the education landscape has been undergoing a significant transformation. The once-prevailing model of traditional schooling is now being questioned by a growing number of families, many of whom are turning to homeschooling and hybrid education models as alternatives. What’s driving this shift? At its core lies a deep concern over the mental…
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The Disappearing Joy of Reading
The art of reading for its own sake – unstructured, ungraded, and unfiltered by curriculum demands – has always been a vital gateway to critical thinking and imagination. However, in today’s world, the environment in which students and youth are growing up is more focused on standardised testing and getting ‘good grades’. The structured nature…
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Schooling vs. Self-Discovery: The Battle for Creative Expression
~ “Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value” – Sir Ken Robinson When I was in school, I hated writing. When I left school and became a homeschooler at the beginning of Year 4, I hated it even more. If you had told me from the age of 7 up until…
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Silenced and Dismissed: The Impact of Adult Decision-Making on Student Engagement
Schools are meant to prepare students for the future, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. However, despite being the most affected by school decisions, students are often left out of the conversation. When adults make decisions about the curriculum, policies, or the learning environment without considering what students think, it…
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