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Felicity Powell: Education saved my life! Tips from a Survivor
Season 1 Episode 16
In this inspiring episode, we talk with Felicity Powell—a brain tumour survivor, Harvard graduate, and now a rising star at a leading space agency. F…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Sir John Kirwan: Talking to your kids about Mental Health
Season 1 Episode 15
Sir John Kirwan reveals his struggles with reading and how that contributed to his sense of self worth in his school years. We know him now for his r…
9 months ago
Pam Snow: "Stop Blaming Parents" for Reading Challenges
Season 1 Episode 14
It's the hot take that ignites debate among teachers and parents. One of the most respected names in literacy education says parents and educators of…
9 months ago
Barbara Oakley: ADHD, Focus and How to Beat Procrastination
Season 1 Episode 13
Want to think like some of the greatest geniuses of our time? Barbara Oakley is the expert to teach you how to unlock the secrets to learning.
As the …
9 months, 1 week ago
Two Attempted Abductions at Schools: Senior Constable Bryan Ward Responds
Season 1 Episode 12
Constable Brian Ward discusses the importance of child safety in schools and at home, addressing recent incidents of attempted abductions. He talks a…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Erica Stanford: New Parent Information Tool
Season 1 Episode 11
New Zealand's Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, announces a new information tool for parents to help their children with reading, writing, maths…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Toni Street SURPRISES NZ’s ‘Coolest Principal’ After Retirement Announcement - Bruce Cunningham
Season 1 Episode 10
Sir Graham Henry called him NZs best ever Principal. He's also been called New Zealand's coolest Principal too - so exactly what is it that has made …
10 months ago
Grant Schofeld: The Processed Food & Mental Health Crisis Facing Children
Season 1 Episode 9
The truth about slushies! After seeing many alarming articles about the risk of slushy ice drinks to children especially under 8, Melissa decided to …
10 months, 1 week ago
Gill Connell: The Power of PMP in Early Education (part one)
Season 1 Episode 8
When Melissa's son came home from school talking about PMP she assumed it was like the PE lessons she knew growing up. There are many differences tho…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Nathaniel Swain: Study tips to combat the 'forgetting curve'
Season 1 Episode 7
The Forgetting Curve is a useful tool in understanding how best to try and remember all the learning that goes on at school - or anywhere for that ma…
10 months, 3 weeks ago