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Recently, Dr Jon Eckert interviewed CSA's Director of Research and Innovation, Dr Darren Iselin, along with his daughter, Rebecca Iselin, a primary school teacher within Australia.

Together, they unpacked the concept of student well-being - and in Jon's words, 'Make a case against wellbeing, or more accurately the way wellbeing is being portrayed to students...'

Baylor Centre for School Leadership writes: 

'In this podcast episode, host Jon interviews two guests from Australia, Darren Iselin and his daughter Beck, about the concept of wellbeing in schools. Beck, a teacher, discusses the increase in mental health issues among her students, such as anxiety and depression, as well as the rise in neurodivergent behaviors. She also shares her observations about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student wellbeing. The conversation highlights the importance of relationships, trust, and cultural norms in fostering student wellbeing and flourishing. They conclude by expressing their hopes for the future of education, including a focus on connection and a joyful hope for student flourishing.'