Navigating Change “We wanted to make the learning a two-way conversation, not just a one-way push.“ Joining Oxford Area School as Principal in 2015, Mike Hart focused on building knowledge and understanding of his community, students and teachers. This included … Read More
Raising the Bar in ECE in Minnesota – the Westwood Lutheran Early Learning Center Story
Educa Talks to Westwood Lutheran Early Learning Center Director, Kellee Nelson “Creating our curriculum was a process but it is clear to the State that our school is committed to weaving observation and assessment into our work with children.” It … Read More
Risk and Respect in ECE: The Childspace Story
Interview with Childspace founders, Robin & Toni Christie “Teachers respect children by allowing them to take ownership of their learning.” Toni Christie, Childspace Childspace stands out as as thought leader and relentless innovator in the New Zealand early childhood sector. … Read More
Innovative Intermediate – The Fergusson Philosophy
A Culture of Inclusion and Rising to the Challenge Interviewed: Simon Kenny (Principal) and Andrew de Wit (Teacher). Our curriculum is based around our “rise” values – we expect all our kids to rise to the challenge. Those values are … Read More
Documentation at Playcentre – An Educa Customer Story
How Educa Supports Parent Cooperative Preschools and Child Care Centres Playcentre is a parent cooperative for early education in New Zealand. Playcentre’s rich and unique philosophy of child-initiated play views parents as the first and best educators of their own … Read More
Case Study – Bringing Your Philosophies To Life, Farm Street
Using Educa To Share Your Inspiration and Vision “We knew we needed to reflect on philosophers more and didn’t really know how to get that through to all staff on a regular basis. We needed to find an easy way … Read More
Case Study: Reggio Documentation Tips From Gabriele Oly
How a trip to Italy inspired an Educa customer to raise the quality of their ECE documentation Seeing the “amazing Reggio documentation” on her Reggio Emilia tour of Italy last year prompted Educa customer Carlingford Kindergarten owner/director Gabriele Oly to … Read More
Case Study: Bloom Uses Educa To Shine
BLOOM USES EDUCA TO FEATURE ITS UNIQUE CURRICULUM “When we are showing parents through, we always show them Educa, it gives them an insight into what we are all about,” says Miriam. “Sometimes Educa is the deciding factor for families who … Read More
Case Study – How Dee Why Empowers Families
Dee Why Children’s Centre and Educa form a partnership that empowers families. Brenda Bambridge – Centre Director discusses how Educa helps early childhood educators engage culturally diverse families in meaningful ways.
Case Study – Creating Transparency in High School Learning Support
Naenae College Uses Educa As Learning Support Software And Makes A Difference In October 2013, Naenae College opened the doors to their new specialist learning facility. The care, thought and innovation has led to an inspiring learning environment for the … Read More