Why we can’t blame Covid for the state of schools
Funding cuts have left us struggling for well over two years.
Byschools
What buying my daughter’s school uniform taught me about gender norms
Only girls get pink, frills and fairies.
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Why have educational attainment gaps not closed in 20 years?
This year's GCSE and A-Level results show how failure is baked into the education system.
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A-level results: Mapping England’s grade gap
Levelling up appears to be doing little to solve inequality in achievement.
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You don’t win over young people by blocking their access to education
Rishi Sunak has promised to scrap degrees that don't lead to high salaries — but low pay does not indicate…
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Why no one wants to be a teacher anymore
Teachers shouldn't have to choose between their own wellbeing and that of their students.
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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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What I learned about bullies in my time as a teacher
They’re swept up by a social mechanism beyond them – and eventually find themselves transgressing basic rules of decency.
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