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Guardian Columnist Ted Wragg Dies

Guardian Columnist Ted Wragg Dies

Ted Wragg, a well-known figure in the field of English education, passed away suddenly at the age of 67. Although he retired as head of Exeter University’s school of education in 2003 after an impressive career of 32 years, Wragg …

The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

After a hiatus that included balancing interests in lions and football, the pursuit of trivial, meaningless, and irrelevant topics in the realm of higher education is back on track. And where better to begin than with the continuing fascination with …

Out Of The Ivory Tower

Out Of The Ivory Tower

Why should an intellectual leave the safety of academia and enter the unpredictable world of public political discussions? Jacqueline Rose, a private professor of English Literature at Queen Mary’s College London, has taken this risk in the past year by …

Charles Hannam Obituary

Charles Hannam Obituary

Charles Hannam, my late friend, was an influential author and a charismatic teacher. He was born Karl Hirschland into a Jewish banking family in Essen, Germany. However, the rise of the Nazis slowly eroded some of his comfortable assumptions about …

Critics’ Choice

Critics’ Choice

Here are some recommended online resources for KS2 teachers and pupils looking to learn more about the Aztec civilization and history:

1. Historyworld A-Z: Aztecs (www.historyworld.net/)

This website provides a comprehensive guide to the history of the Aztecs, including details …