FreshEd #215 – A-Levels debacle in England (M...

Today we explore the meaning of comparison from a theoretical approach that combines Policy Mobilities and Assemblage theory. My guests are Steven Lewis and Rebecca Spratt. Steven Lewis is an Associate Professor of Comparative Education at Australian Catholic University where Reb ...  Show more

Today we unpack the term “safey”, which pervades education debates world wide. My guest is Marta Estellés. Marta Estellés is a senior lecturer in the school of education at the University of Waikato. Her new, open access book is entitled The Safetyfication of Education: Neolibera ...  Show more

Before the pandemic, about 8 million U.S. students were considered chronically absent during the school year. Now, that number has doubled. Students who are chronically absent often have lower test scores, fall behind, or even drop out at higher rates than others. Which students ...  Show more

COVID-19 has pushed over a billion kids out of school. What must we do right now to ensure this isn’t a “lost generation”? How does inequality affect access to education? And why do private schools present such a challenge to quality education in developing countries? To show ...

Did you go to a good school? Where did you go to school? Did you like your teachers? Is there anything you want to change about your school? What are the differences between your school and other schools? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://c ...  Show more

We hope you've been enjoying this series. We'd love to hear your feedback. Please take this short survey: bit.ly/2UxmuvV ‘Effective educational planning means that time, money and energy are used productively to genuinely improve the outcomes of education for individuals … and fo ...  Show more