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.
Those who know me know I was a big Arsenal fan—until two years ago, when I stopped. This wasn’t about the lack of trophies, or an overpriced winger (see Pépé)....
Hip hop, not phonics I remember being asked during my dyslexia assessment to use the word “torrent” in a sentence. I said, “Their words hit me like a torrent.” The...
There’s a difference between not knowing and not wanting to know. Most of the harm in schools isn’t hidden, subtle or complicated. It’s just been normalised. We know what coercive...
What safeguarding, schools and the Netflix series Adolescence keep getting wrong about young people, power, and protection. As you probably know by now, at Class 13 we love a good...
It’s a common response when we critique deficit ideology: “What if we focus on strengths instead?” Strengths-based or asset-based approaches are often positioned as the antidote to deficit thinking. Instead...
Love is in the air this February, and while Valentine’s Day is often about chocolates, flowers, and romantic declarations, at Class 13 HQ, we’re taking a different approach. Let’s talk...
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