TheFlippedScientist

So, the MIEE Aotearoa Hui 2025 has wrapped up, and what a two-day celebration of ideas, laughter, and genuine connection it turned out to be! Held at the Microsoft offices in Auckland, the Hui proved once again that when educators come together, the real magic lies in collaboration.  As the whakatauki for the event stated:  ‘Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini’ ‘My success is not mine alone, it is the success of the collective.’ Keynotes That Sparked Connection On day one, we were privileged to host a duo of inspiring keynote speakers. Brett Salakas set the tone with a global message of connection and community. His keynote was less about shiny tools and more about the power of the humanity in us all, reminding us that the strongest educational systems are built on finding a North Star. Day two had Yaritza Villalba bringing a powerful lens on culturally responsive and sustaining education. Her stories encouraged participants to reflect on how equity...