If your school values really matter, they aren't on a brochure

By Adam Voigt
Community contribution / April 29, 2022

Did schools espouse and promote their values 30 years ago? I don’t think many did.

And so, does this mean they weren’t places where important character traits such as respect, honesty, responsibility and kindness were ...

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Adam Voigt is CEO and Founder of Real Schools (www.realschools.com.au), and a real leader who walks the walk. A passionate advocate for teachers and school leaders, he is an education leader and expert on building healthy school cultures, education leadership and restorative practices. Adam also takes critical messages about schools, learning, culture and leadership and elevates action in the education system through his groundbreaking education business, Real Schools. But his strongest motivator is his mission to support educators in the critical role they play in building a brighter future for Australia.

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Great article Sarah. So important to shine a spotlight on the outrageous and problematic influence these misogynistic...

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