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What do we mean by ‘the best that’s been thought and known’?
12 March 2022

What do we mean by ‘the best that’s been thought and known’?

Essays by Harley Richardson0 comments

I was recently interviewed about my essay The Liberating Power of Education for a future episode of Dr James Mannion’s excellent long-form podcast, Rethinking Education. In the often intolerant and tribal world of educational theory and policy, James is to be commended for his willingness to explore differences of opinion in a generous and civil fashion. And we disagreed, civilly, […]

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Frances Mary Buss, the first ‘Head Mistress’
8 June 20208 June 2020

Frances Mary Buss, the first ‘Head Mistress’

Essays by Harley Richardson2 comments

A tribute to a 19th century teacher and campaigner for women’s education, who deserves to be much better known.

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