Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do."
Recently appointed Education Secretary Damian Hinds has been keeping a low profile, potentially due to the fact that two pressing issues are on everyone’s minds: whether there will be more funding, and if the controversial grammar school policy will make …
Last week, the local education authority informed parents and pupils associated with Grey Court school, a mixed 11-16 comprehensive in the London borough of Richmond, that the school had failed in its latest Ofsted inspection. Grey Court was placed in …
The New Year Honours list unveils accolades for headteachers who have demonstrated effective leadership in disadvantaged areas. One such individual is Yasmin Bevan, the head of Denbigh high school in Luton, who is awarded the title of Dame thanks to …
Peter Hyman takes me on a tour of School 21, located in one of London’s most impoverished areas near the Olympic Park and Stratford International railway station. The school opened its doors in 2012 and is unlike any bog-standard comprehensive …
Sitting in the auditorium of my children’s elementary school, I watch a multiracial group of kids sing a K-pop song in Korean, showcasing their talents in the annual talent show. The audience, consisting of parents, teachers, caregivers, and supporters, fills …
Dealing with a pandemic is not an easy feat. The entire society is vulnerable, and each individual is facing their own struggles. For headteachers in England, the challenges are even greater. They are responsible for 8.7 million children, and their …
John Slatter, my dear friend who passed away at 73, was an esteemed scholar in the realm of Russian studies. He delved into research on the peasantry while also producing fascinating work on the role of Russian émigrés during the …
As the academic reference season approaches, I am inundated with requests from past and present students, acquaintances whose work I’ve scrutinized, or individuals whom I’ve encountered in elevators for letters of recommendation to back their applications for further studies or …
Beverly Sand, my wife who passed away at the age of 76, will always be remembered as a passionate and fiercely intelligent proponent of expanding access to educational opportunities for those who have been let down by the education system …
Before the general election, Education Guardian readers interviewed Michael Gove, the education secretary, who denied scrapping the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). EMA, a national means-tested program that supports students from underprivileged backgrounds in further education, was, however, removed in last …
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Spencer Knight
I'm Spencer Knight, a 29-year-old educational blogger and teacher. I write about a variety of topics related to education, from teaching strategies to student success stories. I hope to help others achieve their educational goals and help them develop a lifelong love of learning.