Teachers through History: William McGuffey The author of the most influential textbooks in the world, American educator William McGuffey is responsible for inspiring most modern day textbooks. Read more
Teachers through History: Friedrich Froebel Learn more about the creator of the kindergarten system who made revolutionary improvements to the education system. Read more
Teachers through History: Emma Willard The trailblazer of women's education, Emma Willard is an inspiration to female teachers everywhere and in many ways responsible for modern female education. Read more
Teachers through history: Allan Bloom (1930 – 1992) Delve into the mind of the eccentric Allan Bloom and gain insight into his intriguing ideas about education. Read more
The Origin of ‘Bully’ As it is Anti-Bullying Week, we have decided to tell you a little bit about the origins of the word ‘Bully’. Read more
Practising Good Grammar Though the decline of Grammar Schools has been more of a lingering fizzle than a spectacular bang, the issue still burns brightly for a lot of families. We evaluate the pros and cons as well as the potential future for Grammar Schools. Read more
Teachers throughout History: Jamie Escalante Our latest in the series, Jamie Escalante the famous maths teachers and the subject of the novel Best Teacher in America and the film Stand and Deliver. Read more
7 Former Teachers You Might Not Expect! Did you know these A-Listers were teachers before they found fame? Read more
Teachers through History: Anne Sullivan A celebration of the life of Anne Sullivan, Mark Twain's 'miracle-worker' and her revolutionary work teaching Helen Keller, the world famous deaf and blind social revolutionary. Read more