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Have we forgotten how to think?

Yes! No! That can’t be true! Wait, is it? Surely not? I find myself twisted and crumpled like an expansive stained napkin when it comes to understanding the world we live in. I see black clouds stampeding their way through the vain and artificial sky. Was it the Dalai Lama who said, ‘The beginning of…

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Who Gets to be Smart?

Over a year ago, my mum was accepted into Oxford for her Master’s in Global Health Leadership. While this achievement may be a significant personal milestone to some, for our family, it was a generational milestone. My mother was raised in apartheid South Africa by a single mother who could no more imagine studying at…

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How to Build a Bridge

Jules Vahl and Akin Brown reflect on their educational experiences, through the fictional persona of Miro. In doing so, they provide a penetrating insight into the heart of the education system, both in Australia and New Zealand. Authors’ Note: This article tells the story of Miro. As you read it, reflect on your own educational…

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