New book challenges schools to prioritise teachers
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A new eBook about life, leadership and education is challenging schools to prioritise teachers’ wellbeing.
Mennie Scapens, co-founder and former principal at Matahui School in the Bay of Plenty, is worried that the data-driven culture of education is killing the joy in one of the most important professions – teaching.
Scapens says the dropout rate for new teachers is high, schools are focusing on the wrong things, and teachers are losing their vocation.
Her new eBook titled,
The Rebel’s Guide to Leadership weaves together stories from her personal rebel leadership journey as co-founder and former principal of Matahui School, with new theories of leadership and education.