Inquiry-based learning divides Canberra’s politicians and parents, but the experts say it’s all about balance

When Alena Sarri’s son, Arli, fell behind in his kindergarten class, she decided to move him to a new school that was taking a less mainstream approach to learning.

“He doesn’t learn in a conventional way,” Ms Sarri said.

“He was segregated so they could teach him what he needed to learn. But in…