5 Ways Help for Struggling Students Starts with the Motivation Myth

 5 Ways Help for Struggling Students Starts with the Motivation Myth In my experience, the biggest lie we tell kids is that they need to “feel like it” before they start their work. I once worked with a student named Sarah. Sarah was bright, but her

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 7 Desk Ergonomics for Kids Tips to Boost Focus and Grades

 7 Desk Ergonomics for Kids Tips to Boost Focus and Grades In my experience, a “struggling student” is sometimes just a “sore student.” I remember working with a Year 7 boy named Leo. His parents were worried about his focus during Math. Every ten minutes, Leo

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5 Reasons Analog Time is the Secret to Success for Digital Students

 5 Reasons Analog Time is the Secret to Success for Digital Students In my experience, the modern student is a master of the “search” but a novice of the “save.” I once worked with a student named Leo who was incredibly tech-savvy. He had five tabs

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  8 Tips for Parents Supporting Their Kids’ Learning at Home

  8 Tips for Parents Supporting Their Kids’ Learning at Home In my experience, the kitchen table has become the most high-pressure piece of furniture in the house. I remember sitting with a mother named Sarah who was trying to lead a corporate marketing meeting on

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 5 Ways the Impact of Pandemic Learning on University Admissions Changed

 5 Ways the Impact of Pandemic Learning on University Admissions Changed In my experience, the ATAR is no longer the “be-all and end-all” that it was five years ago. I recently worked with a student named Maya. Maya was brilliant at Biology but struggled with the

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7 Self-Directed Learning Skills from the Pandemic for Uni Success

7 Self-Directed Learning Skills from the Pandemic for Uni Success In my experience, the year 2020 wasn’t just a disruption; it was a bootcamp. I recently spoke with a freshman named Alex who told me he felt “guilty” that he enjoyed remote learning. While his peers

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 Ways to Beat Classroom Anxiety for a Confident 2026 Return

 Ways to Beat Classroom Anxiety for a Confident 2026 Return In my experience, the hardest part of school isn’t always the Math or the English  it is the four walls of the room itself. I remember a student named Chloe who was a superstar during the

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HSC vs. VCE: Exam Adjustments 10 Facts for 2026 Seniors

HSC vs. VCE: Exam Adjustments   10 Facts for 2026 Seniors In my experience, the biggest hurdle for a senior student isn’t always the content  it is the clock. I remember a student named Leo who was a brilliant historian. However, because of his ADHD, the silent,

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 7 Ways to Beat The Digital Divide and Excel in School

 7 Ways to Beat The Digital Divide and Excel in School In my experience, there is nothing more frustrating for a student than having the answer ready but being unable to submit it because the Wi-Fi cut out. I once worked with a student named Mateo

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  5 Hard Lessons from Learning During the Pandemic for Aussie Seniors

  5 Hard Lessons from Learning During the Pandemic for Aussie Seniors In my experience, the true cost of the last few years isn’t just found in test scores  it is found in the weary eyes of Year 11 and 12 students. I remember a student

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