Re-posting our Chair, Joanne McEachen's recent article:
 
🌍 The boat is leaking.

And no amount of patching will save it.

What if the answer isn't to fix the system…
…but to remember how we used to navigate?

🌊 “Who’s In the Waka?” is a continuing call—not for tweaks, not for tinkering—but for a total shift in how we think about learning, contribution, and the future.

This is the story of education re-rooted in community, culture, and land. Of paddling together, not alone. Of turning to the wisdom we've always had—and choosing to build something bold and beautiful, together.

You’ll meet real schools doing this now—from Te Pā o Rākaihautū to the Solomon Islands. Schools all over the world.

You’ll feel the shift—from surviving the system to shaping the future.
You might even feel stirred to join the movement.

👇 Ready to step into the waka? Read the full article here.

 You can start today. Right now.

If this resonates with you—if you feel something stirring—come talk with us.

Rangimarie and I will be hosting a live webinar for anyone ready to join this work. Educators. Changemakers. Investors. Parents. Policy leaders. Curious humans.

This isn’t a presentation. It’s a conversation. An invitation to step into the waka—and help shape what comes next.

You can contribute financially to our work in building these waka via Kia Kotahi Ako Charitable Trust.  For any questions or support with donations: [email protected]