The impending conference has made me reflect on the power of professional learning.

At the time of ‘putting pen to paper’ the NZEALS Bi-ennnial International Conference on 15-17 April is just eight weeks away.

With thirty-three leadership korero sessions in addition to the four keynote presentations, there is a great choice of brain-food over the three days of the conference. Taking a random dip into each day’s programme, here are just a few of the topics on our ‘menu’.

NZEALS’ National Exec has been reflecting on how we can increase attendance at regional and national events, and grow our membership. We decided to ask sector leaders about their priorities for professional growth and connections, so that NZEALS can strive to meet them better.

I was reading an article in the UK Guardian recently, which addresses an urgent need in today’s society: teaching children how to think critically and to distinguish information from misinformation, lies and gossip.