Melissa Leighty, MEd
Melissa is an education content specialist with over 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher and deep expertise in education research and leadership. She holds two postgraduate degrees in education, including a Master’s in Educational Leadership. As Content Marketing Specialist at Learnlife, she writes about learner autonomy, wellbeing, and meaningful learning experience design.
Small Shifts, Big Impact: A Practical Path to School Transformation
How small, well-planned changes can improve learning and engagement without redesigning schools. Based on Learnlife’s work with schools in Catalonia, this article shows how agency, strong practice, and meaningful assessment can develop within existing structures.
Why We Chose Learnlife: Why Wellbeing Matters More than Tests
Kasia shares why her family chose Learnlife to provide her son with a learning experience that is grounded not just in academics, but also in emotional wellbeing, learner agency and the freedom to grow from his strengths.
Redefining Learning: Learnlife Selected Among Top Global Education Innovations (Again!)
How our Barcelona-born movement continues to lead the global shift toward learner-centred education.
Why We Chose Learnlife: Joyful, Real-world Learning
Ben, a Learnlife Eco Hub parent, shares why his family moved across the world to find a learning environment rooted in joy, freedom, and real-world purpose.
Building a Sustainable Professional Development Programme for Schools
A great professional development programme is a strategic, long-term investment that transforms teaching and learning. Here’s what school leaders tell us makes PD truly impactful.
Learnlife Rwanda: Empowering Future Entrepreneurs
Learnlife Rwanda has launched to empower young Rwandans through entrepreneurship and creating community-focused businesses. This innovative venture furthers the Learnlife mission to make innovative learning possible for all.
Rites of Passage: Empowering Learners for Lifelong Growth
Rights of Passage are a cornerstone of Learnlife, creating lifelong memories and lasting transformations. Here, Lorenzo shares his transformative experience.
Empowering Growth: Learners Guiding Learners
How learners guiding learners fosters collaboration and passion-driven education
Strategies for Building a Thriving Learning Culture
What's the secret to creating a vibrant school culture where curiosity, creativity, and growth flourish for both learners and teachers?