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

A Tale of Two Books  In November 2009 Educational Heretics Press  http://edheretics.gn.apc.org/published two, very different, books that I had authored – both probably a bit strange in their

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

Introducing Open House @ BETT Emap Connect is pleased to announce that The MirandaNet Fellowship, an e-community of practice for international ICT policy makers, educators and commercial developers, is

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

LibEd Bulletin http://www.libed.org.uk ESCAPING EDUCATION -Gustavo Esteva A sample article from Turning Points, a book published earlier this year in the USA, which is anthology of responses to

Shift to adoption of mobile learning in schools UK schools make a significant shift towards the adoption of laptop computers, a nationwide survey of 1,379 schools has found, with

1) Rethinking Columbus Day: Resources for Educators (RESOURCE) 2) Fall issue of Education Revolution (RESOURCE) 3)

University of York Drives Virtual Learning with Quest vWorkspace Students and staff can access university resources from campus and remotely COPENHAGEN, VMworld Europe 2010 – 12th October 2010: The University

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

Infocow workshop Bristol, 26 October We are looking for six teachers or practitioners to attend a workshop on how Infocow can be used in secondary schools. The website supports young

OPEN LECTURE 7th annual Allan Levy Memorial Lecture Institute of Education, University of London 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H OAL, UK NUNN HALL Thursday, 2nd December 2010, 5:30—7pm. PETER NEWELL Making children’s rights

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