The year is coming to an end, and this will likely be my last blog of the year unless something emerges from the quiet of holidays or the looseness of travel. I end the year with a small but genuine sense of satisfaction. For the first time in a long while, I wrote regularly and … Continue reading Looking into 2026
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Lessons Beyond the Classroom
In recent months, a particular minister has been especially visible in conversations about the future of schooling. His advocacy for charter schools is well known, and his regular visits to primary classrooms are often framed as opportunities to share ideas, read stories, and engage with young learners. There is nothing unusual about ministers visiting schools; … Continue reading Lessons Beyond the Classroom
The Slow Capture of Local Democracy
Lately, I have begun to see Wellington’s mayors through the city’s water pipes, which are nothing more than rusted veins that burst each summer, spilling not just water but the fatigue of a city that keeps repairing rather than renewing. The same pattern runs through its politics; promises patched over cracks, faith seeping away with … Continue reading The Slow Capture of Local Democracy
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