11 March

This may move people. Its basic message, that teachers should treat children as human beings, and have high expectations of them, is impossible to fault. The problem is, that applies no matter what work you do. This is the sort of emotional, heartwarming thing that stops education really understanding what it isn't doing. You can have a terrific relationship with kids and not have a clue how to teach them a thing. (I could plug the book here again. Coming out on the 18th.)