I Think, Therefore I Earn
Philosophy graduates have long been asked the question, "What are you going to do with that degree?" Yet, recent statistics demonstrate that these graduates can do almost anything they want. The Higher Education Statistics Agency notes that philosophy graduates are …
Governesses Enjoy A Covid Comeback Thanks To Wealthy Locked-down Families
During the Victorian era, governesses were a common sight in both literature and daily life as they educated children in the comfort of their own homes. Now, in the midst of the pandemic, governesses are experiencing a surge in demand …
Jean Robertson Obituary
Jean Robertson, my grandmother, who passed away at the age of 91, dedicated her life to activism, education, and community-building, always striving to give back and help others.
Jean, born in Deptford, SE London, was the daughter of Constance and …
Part-time Students Get More Help With Fees
The Minister for Higher Education, Kim Howells, made an announcement today regarding additional financial aid for part-time students in England to pay for their course fees. This new measure entails that those earning less than £15,000 a year can avail …
Annie Stewart Obituary
Annie "Nan" Stewart, my mother, passed away at the age of 101. She was a devoted Quaker, a pacifist, and a teacher.
Born in Dewsbury in 1918, during the Spanish flu pandemic, Annie’s parents, Thomas Fawkes and Jane Cornfoot, were …
It Didn’t Start With Trump: How America Came To Undervalue Teachers
On April 26, 1983, Ronald Reagan, the President of the United States, accepted a report on the state of the country’s education system in the White House. In his speech, Reagan commented on the critical position of the school system …
Douglass North Obituary
Douglass North, the American Nobel laureate who passed away at the age of 95, was a unique economist who tackled one of the biggest questions in the field: how do some countries become prosperous while others remain poor? While mainstream …
Poorer Pupils Still Missing Out On Grammar School Places In England
Despite changes to admissions procedures aimed at helping disadvantaged children gain entry to grammar schools in England, research shows that many are still struggling. In fact, a quarter of the country’s 160 state grammar schools have fewer than 5% of …
The Sandwich Degree: How To Fill Your Course With A Dream Placement
Heidi Hawkins applied for her business management degree at the University of Huddersfield because of the sandwich year component. She wanted to work in the marketing industry but hadn’t studied it as a degree subject. The year working in the …