27 January 2012
Social class, university entry and a councillor's hypocrisy
It’s amazing what politicians say with a straight face. Edinburgh Education Leader, Marilyn MacLaren, is…
27 January 2012
Ironstone 3 – a review
Ironstone 3, a collection of writing from West Lothian, has hit the shelves. The production…
27 January 2012
Review: Why Do We Kill? The Pathology of Murder in Baltimore
Kelvin Sewell was Baltimore police officer for 22 years. An African-American in a predominantly (64%)…
28 November 2011
From the Chalkface: Lessons from England
Scotland traditionally guards its educational autonomy but developments south of the border frequently influence…
17 November 2011
For the love of English
For the love of English Given the Scottish government’s emphasis on literacy it is no…
4 November 2011
Proof that a truly outstanding teacher is never forgotten
Proof that a truly outstanding teacher is never forgotten A memoir of school life in…
3 November 2011
A Time of Tyrants, Scotland and the Second World War
Trevor Royle’s - A Time of Tyrants, Scotland and the…
26 October 2011
How a visit to America has deepened my understanding of Scotland
How a visit to America has deepened my understanding of Scotland I've recently returned from…
14 October 2011
Speak and spell oh so well
Speak and spell oh so well It’s hard to credit that Lynne Truss’s rallying…
13 September 2011
The Scots politician with too many principles to be a Soviet spy
The Scots politician with too many principles to be a Soviet spy He defines himself…
