In my last post, Understanding Character Education, I explored what character education is and why it matters in schools. This post is more practical. I am sharing my notes from Character Toolkit for Teachers by Frederika Roberts and Elizabeth Wright…
Character education has been a central thread running through my professional life for many years. In my day-to-day work at school, this has taken practical form through establishing the Good Citizens Club, developing a Peer Mediation initiative, leading residential trips…
I come to this topic both personally and professionally. I was brought up primarily by my single mum. She was committed and deeply invested in giving me opportunity. I am profoundly grateful to her. Like many children raised in a…
Recently I completed The Philosophy of Ethics course with Professor Stephen Hicks at the Peterson Academy, which has pushed me to think more deeply about what it means to live a good life and to lead well. But before I…
It can feel awful when someone you love is grumpy with you. Maybe a parent snaps, a teacher sounds sharp, or a friend slams a door. It is easy to think, “I’ve done something wrong. This is my fault.”But what…
Ever feel like “thank you” or “my day was fine” is too small to matter? This video reminds us that tiny words can carry huge meaning, especially for the people who love us. Lesson Summary Politeness isn’t about strict rules…
Have you ever looked at an adult and thought, “They must know everything”? They drive cars, make rules, and look so sure. But here’s the secret: nobody knows everything—not even the most confident grown-ups. And that’s not a problem. It’s…
Michel Foucault, one of the most influential French philosophers of the twentieth century, never set out to write about schools in a direct or practical way. Yet his ideas about knowledge, power, and social control have profoundly shaped the way…
Have you ever really wanted something — a toy, a new game, or special shoes — and then, once you finally got it, it didn’t make you as happy as you expected? You’re not alone! Grown-ups feel this way too.…
Some years ago, I wrote a short blog post about the history of education. At the time, it felt like a satisfying overview, enough to sketch the big shifts and major thinkers who had shaped how we learn. But the…