Education Blog
Perspectives Shaped by Decades of Applied Research
For more than twenty years, WEB Research explored how organisations learn, evolve and perform. This blog brings together reflections, commentary and analysis drawn from that work — highlighting ideas, methods and case-based insights that shaped our approach to organisational research, public-sector evaluation and workplace development.
Ms Stanford speaks to the PPTA Leadership Conference
Ms Stanford questioned the value of Kāhui Ako, but her reasoning is weak. This post examines her claims, highlights real successes, and exposes the short-sighted decision risking teachers’ professional resources.
Ken Wilson Speech to Kahuinga Arataki May 2025 – Lamentation and Resignation
Kia ora koutou. After decades in education, I reflect on the catastrophic decision to defund Kāhui Ako, a rare innovation shaping New Zealand’s public schools.
Introduction to Ken Wilson
A reflection on five decades in education, from national policy work to developmental research, and why the decision to disestablish Kāhui Ako represents a profound loss for the teaching profession.