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The joy of great art is in the understanding – to reduce it to emojis does our pupils a disservice, write one author

The conflict between `traditional’ and `progressive’ methods is not a battle for educational supremacy – it’s an opportunity. We must embrace both stances if we are to foster free-thinking enthusiasm among teachers and their pupils, writes Martin Robinson

Once the cornerstone of a classical education, rhetoric has fallen out of favour. But those Romans and ancient Greeks knew a thing or two, says Martin Robinson – teach a student to speak well and they can change the world

The tension between teaching respect for the past and nurturing independent thinking should be recognised – and embraced

The tension between teaching respect for the past and nurturing independent thinking should be recognised – and embraced

The plot structures of classic novels and Hollywood blockbusters can help you to enthrall students rather than switch them off