NUS – The Revival?
We have mocked the ineffectiveness of the NUS in years gone by but they are flexing their muscles again and we applaud them. In today’s Guardian it is reported that, “Students will name and shame MPs...
View ArticleNot of the same moral cloth
We know that it is all too easy to have a pop at MPs these days. But we thought it worthwhile reminding our readers and the wider public that teachers are not known to take or consider bribes for their...
View ArticleMASTERCLASS
“Hi Education State team, I wanted to send along the trailer for HBO’s new documentary series, MASTERCLASS, premiering this Sunday Apr. 18 at 5:30pm ET/PT: Every year, thousands of high-school students...
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View Article‘Fund Our Future: Stop Education Cuts’
“Join us as we march on the streets of central London to fight against the looming, savage education cuts. NUS and UCU are jointly organising a national demonstration – ‘Fund Our Future: Stop Education...
View ArticleHow to hit tuition fees without violence
The Fund Our Future: Stop Education Cuts march yesterday (11/11/10) was an eye-opener for many reasons. One reason why it drew our attention was the lack of unity shown by the student reps. The NUS...
View ArticleTeach First, McKinsey & Goldman Sachs
Continuing our investigations into Teach First, it is good to know that this charitable organisation has powerful backing. The founder and CEO at Teach First is Brett Wigdortz. Our Brett has no...
View Article‘Private firm gets failing grade’
A Seattle Times article on McKinsey & Company’s strategy for public education clearly demonstrates what misery and trouble is in store for UK education if the management consultants get their way....
View ArticleRoll of Shame: MPs Who Voted For Fees Hike
Hansard data reveals who voted for the tuition fees hike yesterday. What is galling to us is the number of MPs who despite benefiting themselves from a free or heavily subsidised higher education now...
View ArticleSave the Education Maintenance Allowance
“Save the EMA – Get organised for 13 December 2010 The government intends to axe the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for college students in England. This will have a massive impact on those...
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