In recent months, a particular minister has been especially visible in conversations about the future of schooling. His advocacy for charter schools is well known, and his regular visits to primary classrooms are often framed as opportunities to share ideas, read stories, and engage with young learners. There is nothing unusual about ministers visiting schools; … Continue reading Lessons Beyond the Classroom
Socioeconomics
What the Blame Hides
Trump’s claim that globalisation did not benefit the West reads strangely from Aotearoa New Zealand. Our story is not one of civilisational decline or of nations sinking into a late Western mood. It is the story of a small country that undertook one of the most radical neoliberal transformations in the democratic world and then … Continue reading What the Blame Hides
The Illusion of Cohesion
Britain’s post-war migration experience shows how integration can produce visible success stories without guaranteeing deep social cohesion. The rise of leaders like Rishi Sunak and Sadiq Khan, both children of immigrants, both reaching the highest rungs of public life is often held up as proof of an open, meritocratic society. Yet even their success has … Continue reading The Illusion of Cohesion
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