Brendan, a 17-year-old, leaves for work at six every morning and returns home in the evening, six days a week. He is an employee at a building site and takes immense pride in his work. His mother feels very proud …
Bend It Like Beckham – But Not On Mars
Football games exhibit notable differences from place to place due to variations in air pressures, temperatures, and other physical conditions. However, a recent study titled "Association Football on Mars" by Calum James Meredith, David Boulderstone, and Simon Clapton, published in …
Margaret Meek Spencer Obituary
Margaret Meek Spencer passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the field of reading education. Her groundbreaking books on the subject still rank among the most influential today. Margaret’s approach to teaching reading emphasized …
The Great Liberal Dilemma
According to George Walden, a former Conservative MP and education minister, hypocrisy is harmful. He asserts that people can become so disconnected from their values that they no longer see the disparity between their words and actions. He highlights the …
Spoken Like A True Native
As adults, many of us regret not pursuing certain things in our youth. Those who stopped playing a musical instrument or didn’t pursue a school crush may feel a sense of longing. However, the regret that nearly all adults experience …
She’s Jewish, But She’s OK’ – The Primary Head Minding The Faith Gaps
In the gymnasium of St. Luke’s Church of England Primary School in Bury, rows of students in uniforms sit cross-legged for their morning assembly. After a short talk and singing, they join in reciting the school prayer which begins with …
Health And Social Care: You Might Not Get Rich, But The Rewards Are Great
If you have a calling to help others through a career in social work or healthcare, pursuing a postgraduate degree may be just what you need to take your career to the next level. Postgraduate degrees in these fields are …
Let Students Be Students – Not Customers
In the 11th century, the University of Bologna faced a challenge when attempting to sell tuition, as knowledge was considered a gift from God and therefore could not be sold for profit. A "collectio", or voluntary gift, was then given …