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The charity training teachers in desperately needed subjects.

The education sector has been getting a shake-up of late, with changes pending to the curriculum and qualifications –

From disengaged student to committed kaiako

Growing up, Te Moana often felt disconnected to school. Like many young people, she drifted, disengaged, unmotivated, unsure of

Re-imagining education

There is something powerful in this conversation with Chris Tuuga-Stevenson. He doesn’t just talk about schooling, he talks about

Motivated to serve his community

 Airana Ngarewa shares how he chose teaching knowing that he was  returning to the world that once failed him,

Tony Patolo

Tony Patolo shares about a journey that began with frustration — and turned into initiative, influence, and hope. In

Two Voices, One Commitment.

Nisyola Fifita and Seonho Hwangbo share their journey into education and their story about identity, belonging, and the power