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Self-Knowledge One of the major news stories this weekend was the flotation of Facebook for 100 billion dollars. It was interesting that a major profile in the New York Times (a version of which was reprinted in the Observer) carried … Continue reading
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Consider this powerful and shocking headline from a recent newspaper article: Schools ‘face talent drain’ as morale of teachers dives: Poll shows thousands are thinking of quitting as former Ofsted chief warns of widespread disillusionment http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/may/12/schools-face-talent-drain By Daniel Boffey Morale … Continue reading
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. “You could do geology,” they said. “Really?” “Yes – it’s a new course we’re starting this year. We’ve recruited a really keen new teacher to run it.” “Really?” “Yes. You’re one of the best in your class at geography, … Continue reading
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Let’s pause for a moment and think about what the world would be like if every one of us could play a musical instrument – if we could come home at the end of a busy day and relax with … Continue reading
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In our two previous blog posts we’ve written about two types of people who might be considered polar opposites. The fictional character Derek has a tremendous capacity for empathy, care and compassion – qualities which are totally lacking in the … Continue reading
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3Di is endebted to Meredyth Byrd and her education blog ‘Engaging Ideas‘ for drawing our attention to this fascinating article in The Atlantic, written by Anu Partanen, a Finnish Journalist based in New York City: What Americans Keep Ignoring About … Continue reading
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Camila Batmanghelidjh, the inspirational founder and director of Kids Company, appeared on the BBC’s ‘This Week’ programme last night and made some excellent points about the causes of last year’s riots. 3Di attended two of … Continue reading
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The Riots Communities and Victims panel has produced 63 recommendations aimed at preventing a repetition of the riots of August 2011. It is time to act. Who is going to do so? The riots were dramatic. They were, according to … Continue reading
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3Di today turns its attention to a recent column in the Guardian in which Estelle Morris, Baroness Morris of Yardley, calls for the government to lead “a genuine national debate about the future needs of all children in all schools.“ This … Continue reading
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This blog is not about school exclusions, although readers might want to consider this story in today’s Guardian as background to what follows: Headteachers admit illegally excluding pupils Pupils were informally excluded for months or coerced into changing schools, children’s … Continue reading
