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Michael Shaw
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Coalition, Saturday classes and dry comedy
A change of government has led to frenetic discussion online – even pupils are getting in on the act
21 May 2010
Editorial - Let’s pretend the boycott never happened
Campaigners may yet win the argument – but they will have to wait a while yet
21 May 2010
Editorial - Tory takeover no reason to press panic button
The British election has left the Learning Country’s plans in peril, but there’s still hope
14 May 2010
In your own time - Age of austerity, alcopops and the joy of role-playing
The election fallout has turned forum chat to reminiscing, romanticising and reinventing
14 May 2010
In your own time - Bigotgate, fate, love and cow bells for stupid pupils
Discussion on the forums spans politics, philosophy and an unusual classroom practice
7 May 2010
Head wins libel victory in High Court
Angry father forced to pay damages after false allegations about school’s leaders at the General Teaching Council
30 April 2010
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