Simply Sara

A space for me to write freely, reflect, share my experiences, and connect with others to join the conversation.

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  • The missing ingredient in AI literacy? Knowledge, judgement and expertise

    Universities are racing to embed AI literacy from first year. This is a response to the reality that nearly 80% of Australian students already use generative AI in their studies, often without institutional guidance, and employers want graduates with at least some level of AI literacy. On paper, starting early and scaffolding skills across a…

  • Don’t blame AI for schooling’s decline

    This article was published in Inside Story on 29 August 2025  “I don’t have to go to school anymore,” said my Year 8 son during one of our regular conversations about why school matters. “ChatGPT has a Study and Learn option now.” Why sit in a classroom when AI can explain lessons and deliver answers…

  • Why Immigrant Parents Struggle with the Australian Education System and What the Government Can Do

    Recently, I was chatting with a group of friends from the Middle East about the Australian school system. As someone who has worked in education both in the Middle East and here in Australia, and as a parent, I shared something that surprised them: I believe the education system in Australia is better. Not because…

  • Welcome

    Hi, I’m Sara, an activist, researcher, designer, educator, mother and someone who’s still learning every day. This space is a quiet place for me to pause, reflect, and share what I’ve experienced and what I’m still trying to understand. I’ve worked across communities, education and advocacy, and a lot of my writing comes from those…