We can always rely on Chris for clear thinking. Here he looks at the concept of respect in relation to children and young people. Respect is Due What

From rockets to stock markets, many of humanity's most thrilling creations are powered by math. So why do kids lose interest in it? Conrad Wolfram says the

Read the latest report from Learning Futures – ‘Engaging Schools: Principles and Practices’ November 3, 2010 Learning Futures has just published its latest report, Engaging Schools: Principles and Practices. Drawing

REMINDER!!   Making children's rights real: the UN CRC as a legal instrument  02 December 2010. 17:30 to 19:00 , Nunn Hall, Institute of Education  Peter Newell.  OPEN LECTURE. 7th annual Allan

The Potential Trust G&T Voice Group have asked for responses to their Draft Charter. A copy of the Charter is now on the G&T Voice blog.  Please send us

1) Pedro Noguera: "Finding a Way Forward During Challenging Times" (VIDEO from Nov. 11) 2) Iniciar una Escuela Alternativa, Nivel 1 (Start Alternative School, Level

1) "Real Education: Varieties of Freedom" Back in limited stock after 2 years! (BOOK) 2) NEW: 2011 Education Calendars!

1) Prepare for the season of giving: Turning Points (BOOKS) 2) Prepare for the season of giving: 2011 Gorgeous

Education is the new rock’n’roll We always look forward to Paul's contributions and this certainly lives up to his thought provoking standards!   The Elephant in the room Just the other day I

) AERO Membership Special (OFFER) 2) Watch: Free to Learn: A Radical Experiment in Education (VIDEO) 3)

Items from IALA News Fall 2010 International Association for Learning Alternatives (IALA) www.learningalternatives.net Charter School Funding: Bugaboo Factor by Wayne Jennings 100s of charter school studies have assessed the viability

1) Quality Education as a Constitutional Right / 'We the People' Tour (BOOK/EVENTS) 2) Watch: Herbert Kohl Keynote Talk

With the recession and impending hikes in university fees and costs it perhaps a good time to take stock and look at some other options. Contrary to what many

The film 'Waiting for Superman' continues to stir controversy and moral panic over schooling in the USA. Hardly a day passes without articles in newspapers and blogs. Find

Education Revolution E-News 27.09.2010   Online Courses Start Today! (COURSE)

SATS TEST on Educational Ideas for MPs, Teachers and Parents With thanks to Roland Meighan for this http://www.rolandmeighan.co.uk/ 1. Who said ‘for all children some of the time, and

Backing a loser? “Michael Gove says “No ideology, just doing what actually works”. But he chooses as his model Sweden. Why? … In Finland, school begins at age seven,

The Child The True Foundation Conference The DVD from the recent OpenEYE conference is now available and can be purchased for £19 inc p&p. It contains three fascinating and

INVITATION:  A Centenary – Edmond Holmes: ‘What Is and What Might Be’ and ‘The Tragedy of Education’  Revisited The 2011 Summer edition of the Journal of Personalised Education Now

It’s the Company you keep? "Firms that specialize in outsourcing education hope to profit from the Tory schools revolution by providing more frontline services, such as shaping

Fear And Violence Plague Girls In UK Cities Says Report By Children’s Charity ALMOST half of all girls living in the UK’s biggest cities feel unsafe walking around their

Ofsted and Special Needs Identification and Support... the wrong argument Ofsted chief inspector Christine Gilbert said: "With over one in five children of school age in England identified as