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David James
All articles by David James
Book review: Should Robots Replace Teachers?
What is the point of building robots that do what we do but faster and cheaper? Surely AI technology should aspire to something finer?
22 September 2019
Why won’t the unions defend private-school jobs?
Labour is planning a £1.6 bn tax raid on independent schools. Who’s speaking up for their teachers, asks David James
16 September 2019
Why private schools are less privileged than you think
Even those on the political right are rounding on independent schools – but with what justification, asks David James
3 September 2019
Can we turn off the results-day noise?
We congratulate students for success in important exams while telling others exams aren’t everything, says David James
27 August 2019
‘Our future is debated by people who’ve never taught’
Gavin Williamson should know establishing the right relationship at the start of a new term is vital, says David James
13 August 2019
‘Summer holiday: the perk that dare not speak its name’
Why can’t teachers just enjoy the long summer school holiday without feeling guilty about it, asks David James
31 July 2019