Ben Kestner
Thoughts on Education
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Democracy Starts in the Classroom: The Government’s Big Chance to Get It Right
Response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Building a world-class curriculum for all – Final Report Time to Go Further on Democracy in Education The government have just released the full Curriculum and Assessment Review – Building a world-class curriculum for all. You can find… Continue Reading “Democracy Starts in the Classroom: The Government’s Big Chance to Get It Right”
Real Democracy in Schools.Why Lowering the Voting Age Must Go Hand in Hand With Change in Education
The UK government’s decision to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 has drawn both praise and concern. People in support argue that young people already contribute to society through work, taxes, and volunteering, and that voting from 16 will encourage lifelong engagement… Continue Reading “Real Democracy in Schools.Why Lowering the Voting Age Must Go Hand in Hand With Change in Education”
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