Ideas, resources and stories from the YLAA community.
Practical leadership resources for teachers and students, plus the latest news from across the YLAA movement.
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Beyond The Boardroom
The YAB has been busy these last few months, and would love to share what it is that we have been up to!
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Rethinking ATAR and HSC: Focusing on Holistic Education for Young Australians
In this thought-provoking piece, Wil Massara reflects on the undue academic pressure placed on today's youth through the emphasis on arbitrary numbers like ATAR. He highlights the need for a more holistic approach to education, focusing on students' unique talents and skills and preparing them for an ever-changing world driven by innovation and adaptability.
Read article →2022 YLAA National Tour Report
"Life-changing. Please never stop what you're doing" It has taken some time to pull the words together to express the gratitude for each and every human who made our 2022 YLAA tour not only a reality but a life-changing experience for so many incredible young people across the nation.
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Keeping students engaged in the classroom (and online!)
We’ve all given, or received, a lacklustre classroom experience at some stage - this is especially the case when the classroom is virtual. Here are some tips - from students, teachers, and learning professionals alike - for keeping students engaged in their learning in both virtual and physical settings.
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The Case for Youth Co-design in Schools
If we want our students to start becoming active leaders and citizens, we need to start treating them as such. That’s where co-design comes in - an innovative tool of co-creation, which has the potential to enrich not only schools and the educational and extra-curricular services they provide, but students’ own personal and educational development.
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The Rise of Alternative Education and Studio Schools
Alternative and studio schools are part of the changing face of education, and are revolutionising the way we prepare students for the jobs of the future.
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