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Nicola Killops

Nicola Killops

NEUTRAL GRAVITY NETWORK AGENCY | CREATIVE SYNERGY | A CREATIVE COLLECTIVE THAT WORKS WITH A SINGLE STRATEGY AT ALL TIMES

The Overlooked Potential: Addressing the Needs of Gifted Children

The Overlooked Potential: Addressing the Needs of Gifted Children

As a specialist in gifted education and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles that parents of gifted children face within our education system. Despite their remarkable potential, these children are often underserved and misunderstood. It's time to change that narrative and give them

Why Was I Tested on This? Understanding How Bloom's Taxonomy Shapes Assessments

Why Was I Tested on This? Understanding How Bloom's Taxonomy Shapes Assessments

Has your child ever come home frustrated, insisting they were tested on material not taught in class? This is a common concern among students and parents alike. Teachers use a framework called Bloom's Taxonomy to help students develop a wide range of cognitive skills. Understanding this approach can

Spotlight on Lilli Jackson: A Journey Across Borders

Spotlight on Lilli Jackson: A Journey Across Borders

Lilli Jackson is an extraordinary teenager whose life story combines global exploration, academic excellence, and dance mastery. Starting at 10, she travelled to 50 countries with her parents and younger brother, gaining invaluable experiences and perspectives. Now a full-time student in South Africa at Education Incorporated, Lilli uses her travel

Is Your Child’s School Delivering on Its Promise? What to Look for Before You Enrol

Is Your Child’s School Delivering on Its Promise? What to Look for Before You Enrol

Is Your Child’s School Delivering on Its Promise? What to Look for Before You Enrol A recent incident with a prominent private school revealed only a 50% matric pass rate, disappointing parents who paid substantial fees for quality education. Despite the school’s claims of following the ‘Cambridge curriculum,

Prioritising Internet Access: Education Incorporated Partners with Adaptive Technologies to Support Modern Learning

Prioritising Internet Access: Education Incorporated Partners with Adaptive Technologies to Support Modern Learning

Johannesburg, 08 May 2024 – Education Incorporated, a boutique school specialising in personalised learning and innovative education, is excited to announce a new partnership with Adaptive Technologies. The collaboration aims to provide uncapped, stable, and high-speed internet access throughout the school, empowering students and staff with seamless connectivity. Understanding the Importance

What I Learned from Teaching Gifted Children

What I Learned from Teaching Gifted Children

By Nicola Killops My journey into gifted education was a very happy accident. By 2013, I had spent 12 years teaching in mainstream schools. While I cherished my relationships with students, I felt stifled and overwhelmed by paperwork and a rigid curriculum that left no room for creativity. Something needed

Architecture, War, and Easter Eggs

By Ishan Singh As we commemorate the 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day), on May 8th, a pivotal moment marking the end of World War II in Europe, it's the perfect opportunity to reflect on the transformative power of architecture. Architecture is more than the