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John Dewey's Principles of Education

There are few approaches that have had such a big impact on education as John Dewey's. The American philosopher, psychologist and educator believed that children should be active creators and the agents of their learning, and not just passive recipients of the knowledge of previous generations. Sp

Don't Choose Extinction

dontchooseextinction.com The world spends an astounding US$423 billion annually to subsidize fossil fuels for consumers – oil, electricity that is generated by the burning of other fossil fuels, gas, and coal. This is four times the amount being called for to help poor countries tackle the climate

Rethinking Education: Preparing for Real Life Challenges

Education is universally valued, yet many of us are unsure what its true purpose should be. This video explores the idea that education should prepare us for the real challenges of adult life, focusing on two fundamental tasks: working and sustaining good relationships. It highlights how current sch

Why parents take their children out of school

More and more parents believe in unschooling - learning through life outside the classroom. Similar to homeschooling, it usually takes place at home or in the community. But while homeschooling follows a formal curriculum, there is none in unschooling. So how does it work and why do parents get invo

A-LEVELS FULL 2025 GUIDE

Dickson Wong, our award winning tutor for Maths, Economics, and Mandarin explores the fundamental changes being made to A Levels across the board in 2025. Dickson is experienced with a breadth of age groups and curriculums, having taught students from Year 3, GCSE and A level all the way to univers

Meiji Restoration: History explained

The Meiji Restoration began in the year of 1868, on the 25th of January. Being sparked by civil unrest due to the decisions and treaties made between Tokugawa Iemochi and the USA, including other western powers. This lead to an uprising against Tokugawa, leading to him being overthrown by the Chos