• Old dog…new tricks?

    Returning to learning later in life… This oft used English idiom never made much sense to me, partly because I’m fortunate to know people who continue to evolve, seeking out new challenges no matter their age, and partly because it implies things stay the same. Yet, as I age, I…

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  • Useful Reading

    Here’s a selection of longer format reads which have helped to inform my understanding of the wider context. They are diverse in nature but when read in conjunction with recent research in the field of psychology build a richer appreciation of the interwoven nature of the subject of adolescent engagement…

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I’m Sarah

Welcome to Education For Freedom, a blog and resource site for anyone wishing to cultivate adolescent engagement and learning. As a full-time educator with over 30 years experience across a range of settings, and as a part-time student with a love of learning, I am passionate about helping others ‘get where they want to go’. Education For Freedom is inspired by both my professional and academic journey and seeks to create a forum as its the practical application of what I’m finding in the research which is interesting to me.

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