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A child’s backpack is their mobile office – and we must help them pack it

by | May 20, 2025

As online learning and digital platforms continue to reshape traditional education, the humble backpack takes on a profound new meaning. No longer just a vessel for books and lunchboxes, it now symbolises a child’s mobile office – a portable hub of potential, resilience, and readiness for the real world. 

As the nature of education evolves across the world, it’s crucial we reconsider not only what and how young people learn, but how we help them carry those lessons into life.

Blending tradition and innovation: the future of learning

Online schooling, including the likes of King’s InterHigh and US Performance Academy, is more than a trend. It existed long before the Covid pandemic and has transformed the way children can learn, connect on a global scale, and balance academic success with careers and lifestyle preferences. To truly prepare children for future success, many students now require a flexible, blended model that combines the discipline of traditional schooling structures with the agility of digital innovation and asynchronous learning. This approach enables students to access rich, diverse content on their own terms and personalised support, all while still encouraging elements of structure, socialisation and discipline.

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