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Peter Hyman: We need a new schools model for the 21st century

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Peter Hyman: We need a new schools model for the 21st century
It is not enough merely to drive up standards in London — all aspects of education need a radical overhaul

via Peter Hyman: We need a new schools model for the 21st century – Comment – London Evening Standard.

School21 is one of the more interesting free schools.
Read more about the school in the Observer piece, published 1 Sep 2013:
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2013/sep/01/free-school-21-stratford-peter-hyman

STOP testing Our Children Into Failure, Says Carnegie Winner

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In her Carnegie acceptance speech, Sally Gardner speaks about her own experience of school and then turns her attention to current education policy.  “STOP testing our children into failure.”

The link contains a full audiofile of the Medal announcement followed by acceptance speech.

 

http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/2013awards/media_ceremony.php?file=2