Released on the 13th of every month, this series explores the uncomfortable truths behind what appears “unlucky” for some to expose the deeper systemic inequities in education. Inspired by the idea that a “negative peace” — the absence of tension — is often valued over true justice, we challenge the complacency that allows these inequities to persist. We invite educators to rethink what fairness really looks like, knowing that without reflection and action, we risk perpetuating harm and maintaining the status quo.
Thirteen days in, the summer might feel like a distant memory. This was my first summer in 18 years without the summer break and back to school for September. It...
We know how learning works. So why do we forget when it comes to adults? Somewhere in the next few weeks, someone in your school will sit down to plan...
Jason Arday’s name has been everywhere for a fortnight. This is not a piece about the truth or otherwise of any allegations. Other people are handling that, at length, and...
In a recent video discussing the educational outcomes of white working-class children, Tom Calver, Data Editor at The Times, attempted to answer the question: Are white working-class boys being left...
Before we begin This blog is a Class 13 retelling of Chapter One of Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed, feeling the weight of his questions in the behaviour log,...
This month, as the pressure of exam season builds, the same messages start swirling through schools. Young people are told to stay calm, dig deep, and be resilient. They need...
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