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The ABC(D)…. of small things

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16 May 2011

In a world where we are constantly reminded of the importance of the powerful, it’s refreshing to be reminded of the power of the humble and less obvious.

Bad banks and worse jokes

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13 May 2011

Matthew Taylor

Hurrah.

The Albert Medal 2011

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13 May 2011

Benedict Dellot

Nominations for this year’s Albert Medal are now open.

Will we get a curriculum fit for the 21st century?

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13 May 2011

Whilst a review of the National Curriculum is much needed and to be welcomed, the focus on subject knowledge means this could well be a wasted opportunity.

Hume at 300

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12 May 2011

Nicholas Phillipson and Dr Peter Millican.

On-line bouquets

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12 May 2011

Matthew Taylor

It may be a slight disillusionment with the Big Society project, but I sense I am danger of becoming predictably critical of the Government. So it is a relief to be able to say something nice for a change.

Job! RSA seeks social brain to join Social Brain.

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12 May 2011

Jonathan Rowson

Senior Researcher, Social Brain

Building the Core Economy

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11 May 2011

Edgar Cahn, founder of the global TimeBanking movement

Ask not what the state can do for you

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11 May 2011

Matthew Taylor

I had an interesting conversation yesterday with a number of people trying to work out how to respond to the idea of the Big Society. As I said yesterday, the report on Monday of the ACEVO Commission on the Big Society is likely to provide plenty of ammunition for those critical of the implementation of the idea, but this conversation was more at the level of principle.