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‘Schools must learn to de-politicise and dance to their own tune’
Senior leaders must stop treating politicians as appropriate role models, while schools need to prioritise drafting their own educational policy
25 June 2017
‘When it comes to politics, teachers’ number one responsibility is to nurture freedom of thought’
Many school leaders and teachers conflate politicising children with educating them. We need teachers who are able to relinquish their personal views and demonstrate a bit of realpolitik, says one educational consultant
3 June 2017
Parent power rules in the rise of grammar schools
Like it or not, the way parents perceive schools matters more than what teachers think – and grammars are a more attractive proposition to them, says Joe Nutt
19 May 2017
‘The biggest threat to our profession isn’t coming from politicians but from technology. It’s up to us to keep its impact in check’
There are many children out there being taught by terrific, not “outstanding”, teachers – and they are the ones who can help ensure our world changes for the better, writes one education consultant
22 April 2017
‘If you make data generation the goal of education then data is what you will get. Not quality teaching’
Perhaps Pisa’s Andreas Schleicher should stick with what he knows best, how to generate fantasy numbers, and leave teachers to get on with the real work of educating children
1 April 2017
‘Teachers would have more chance of effectively using research if they knew more about its origins and credibility. So here goes’
One educational consultant provides his top tips on distinguishing between the dross and the education research gems that can help you do a better job
18 March 2017
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