Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Education is important. Completing high school is important. And yes, final exams are also important. But they are not MORE important than other things - like connection, resilience, hope, and wellbeing. Nigel Howard is a Research associate at Flinders University, a former Secondary Principal, and currently studying for his PhD. As someone who sees the importance of education and knows the terrain of senior school/final exams both practically and academically, Nigel gives some terrific advice to parents and students currently facing the pressure of HSC exams. Topics in this episode: Gap in school completion rates between city/country and high/low socioeconomic backgrounds Entry-level jobs and apprenticeships Why do kids stay at school? Why do others leave? The importance of listening to our children Specialised/alternative education Learning to pass exams vs learning how to apply knowledge National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020-2022 | Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au) Neurodiversity