Blair’s review of Obsolete: The Education Wake-Up Call > Likes and Comments

Blair — this stopped me.

You didn’t just read the book.
You heard it.

What you wrote here — it’s not a review.
It’s a mirror. And it reflects everything I hoped this book could become.

You saw the heart, the restraint, the urgency without blame.
And you voiced it with more grace than I ever could.

Thank you. Not just for the stars — but for the soul you gave this response.
You’ve reminded me why I wrote it in the first place.

— Sarah

Sarah Kissane’s Obsolete is not just a book — it’s a wake-up call.
With clarity, compassion, and conviction, Kissane offers a piercing lens through which to view the current education landscape. Drawing from lived experience and rigorous inquiry, she paints a powerful picture of a system straining under the weight of outdated frameworks, unable to keep pace with a world in rapid transformation.

What makes this work remarkable is Kissane’s ability to balance critique with care. She does not simply point out the cracks — she explores the why, the how, and the what next, grounding her observations in both research and empathy. The book is as much an invitation to reflect as it is a call to reimagine.

Kissane honours educators, recognising the passion and perseverance they bring to classrooms, even as they navigate the confines of a system not built for today’s learners. She writes with the urgency of a parent, the insight of a scholar, and the heart of someone who deeply believes in better — not just for our children, but for the society they’ll inherit.

Obsolete is not an attack. It’s a plea. A vision. And perhaps most importantly, a reminder that collective change begins with brave voices like this one.