Why we need to scrap GCSEs
After decades of dithering, politicians must provide young people with the modern education they deserve.
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Learning for its own sake is lovely, but that’s not all university is for
I’m sure Cambridge University teaches many skills, but the real career boost comes from “Cambridge” being on your CV.
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If Rishi Sunak cares so much about education, why won’t he fund it?
A certain ex-chancellor wouldn’t even fund post-Covid catch-up support for pupils.
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Liz Truss’s Oxbridge plan is truly baffling
Our education system is in crisis – and this is her priority?
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Latin and Greek are not just for the elite
Studying classics has many values, not least helping you spot when charlatan politicians cover their deficiencies with Cicero quotes.
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Relaxing nursery ratios is no answer to the cost-of-living crisis
The government's proposal will do little, if anything, to reduce the cost of early years places for parents.
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The problem in schools isn’t cancel culture – it’s rape culture
A New York magazine story has sparked a debate about mob justice among young people, but it misses the point.
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The dire effects of tech-fuelled inequality can be seen in schools across the nation
A new report reveals how austerity and lockdown have had a predictably appalling impact on vulnerable children.
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