This case study investigates the experiences of public-school pupils transferring to private schools, focusing on the complexities and outcomes of such transitions. The research identifies seven key themes: the role of students in educational decision-making, school choice and educational quality, parental expectations of school leadership and…

This paper uses the story of the Wizard of Oz to help explain and understand the vital characteristics and capabilities of a holistic teacher: knowledge, caring and courage. It explores the process of human development as an outcome of developing these faculties and explains their interrelationship so that educators and their students might better…