Out of all the presidents who have served the United States, George Washington was the only one who truly mattered. This statement, with its dual interpretation, concludes a four-page paper…
Frank Barrett, my father, passed away at the age of 74. He was a passionate teacher who committed his life to the cause of education and social justice. Initially, he…
Working at the Olympic Games would have been a dream summer job for many students. Not only would it be a temporary source of income but also an impressive addition…
According to a recent poll conducted by the National Education Union (NEU), an overwhelming majority of teachers, 98%, have expressed opposition to the idea of an extended school day and…
When Meg Zeenat Wamithi moved away from home to study at King’s College London, she found the transition to be more difficult than she initially anticipated. She struggled to settle…
Kyle Lawrence, a 22-year-old apprentice from Essex, is currently working for a logistics company that specializes in moving clothes across the world. Despite the closure of their office and the…
As nine men are led into a harsh, bright steel environment, they are stripped, shaved, and dressed in orange prison overalls by five stoic guards. A voiceover declares that these…
Christine Mayhew, a dear friend of mine, passed away at the age of 77. She led a successful life, pursuing three different careers as a midwife, sociology lecturer, and counsellor…
According to Tony Little, the headmaster of Eton, the upcoming government should reintroduce an assisted places scheme that would enable disadvantaged children to attend boarding schools. Additionally, Little suggests creating…
When I consider my high school experience, my mind often conjures up a particular nightmare scenario. I’m standing in a dim and deserted corridor, just around the corner from my…