2019 Challenges in Education

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Two Biggest challenges facing education today

According to latest research, more teachers are leaving the profession than ever before, and I believe that ‘teacher stress’ is the major issue. Therefore, schools need a whole-organisation approach to support teachers’ emotional resilience, mental health and wellbeing so that they can passionately teach and connect without unnecessary stressors. How teachers feel on a daily basis is likely to affect their performance and in turn, the performance of the children they teach. Happier, motivated teachers make students feel happier, motivated and more confident to face life’s challenges!


Students also need support to develop a positive mental health mindset to enable them to survive and thrive in what is an increasingly complex and competitive work environment. The world of work is changing, and we need to harness the creativity and innovation of our children to enable them to adapt and apply their knowledge for the next stage of their lives. Future employers will need individuals who can problem-solve, communicate effectively, show leadership skills, work collaboratively and be reflective, independent learners too. It is no longer acceptable to teach for a life of tests- we need to teach children to prepare for the tests of life!

Matt Messias

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