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Schools are still hiding the violent truth of the British Empire
Historian Paula Akpan on what's missing from the curriculum. Plus: The Black women of history erased from the record books + an exclusive extract of…
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When We Ruled: "History is written by the hungry"
An extract of Paula Akpan's groundbreaking debut book, an immersive history of the African queens and warriors we were never taught about at school.
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Hidden Histories: These are the Black women we should learn about in school
Black women’s stories are often erased or deliberately hidden, Nova Reid's new podcast urges you to get to know the pioneering Caribbean women who have…
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Natalie Morris
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Nova Reid
Librarians face censorship over LGBTQIA+ books - now is the time for allyship
Being able to find LGBTQIA+ books easily, with adult support, is essential for our children’s health and empowerment.
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William Elisabeth Cuthbert
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Social media bans, dealing with boys online and a lack of community spaces. Life for 14-year-old girls right now.
When I asked if they were worried about how boys talk about them online, almost every hand in the room went up.
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Zoe Grunewald
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"Lost generation" of home-educated children facing uncertain future
Exclusive: Home-educated children have an increased chance of being unemployed or dropping out of education entirely, new research reveals.
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Hannah Fearn
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Pride in Britain? Nigel Farage's attack on education exposes his agenda
As a YouGov poll showed only four in 10 young people are proud of their country, the Reform leader has attempted to blame the education system - in a…
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Zoe Grunewald
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The derelict Norwich academy that embodies Tories' education record
My old school was once a comprehensive, famed for its performing arts programme. Then it was turned into an academy - and now, it's facing demolition…
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Fred Garratt-Stanley
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The academy chain where the CEO makes nearly half a million—and teachers recruited from Jamaica get under £30k
Academies were meant to ensure greater investments in pupils, curricula and teachers. But in many, the most direct beneficiaries have been the senior…
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Cherry Casey
The competition for Altrincham’s schools is brutal - as a former student I know nothing has changed
Trafford’s grammar schools are the pride of the region. But despite the opportunities they provide, their existence creates an inescapable two-tier…
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Natalie Morris
The rise of authoritarian schools
Don't speak. Don't take your eyes off the teacher. Just nod - or else. Britain's schools are becoming dystopian nano-states, valuing performative…
Black girls aren't safe in British schools
The attack on a Black girl by a gang of white teenagers makes clear the UK education system falls far short of its duty of care for Black children.
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Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff
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