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Great expectations can’t be met without teacher support
The high-expectations narrative that’s so prevalent in current educational discourse expects too much of teachers, too, writes Jon Severs
General
25 June 2021
We’re too quick to pick sides on education fads
Supposed fads such as growth mindset encourage us to pick a side, and quickly. What’s missing is nuance, writes Jon Severs
General
18 June 2021
The loss of Sir Kevan Collins is a scandal
Sir Kevan Collins was uniquely suited to lead the catch-up efforts. His resignation will leave schools reeling, writes Jon Severs
General
11 June 2021
Emotional intelligence is a key teaching tool
Empathy doesn’t appear in any school league table statistics. But the wealth of emotional intelligence among the teaching profession is one of the most valuable things you’ll find in education
General
4 June 2021
The true value of schools lies in personal experiences
Graphs showing the value of schools are all very well, but individual stories reveal the real impact of education
General
28 May 2021
Writing is hard. Pupils deserve our honesty about that
Schools need to create a culture that demystifies the writing process so that students can feel secure enough to expose their vulnerabilities on paper
General
21 May 2021
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