Susan Elkin
Susan Elkin is an education journalist, author and former secondary teacher of English. Her book Unlocking the Reader in Every Child is published by Ransom. She is Education and Training Editor at The Stage.
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British children should learn about Christianity - it's our history
29 November 2012 12:00 AM
Christianity is part of our history so should be taught to children - it's not indoctrination.
Teaching children about sex: Pornography lessons in schools, anyone?
28 November 2012 04:00 PM
Schools Minister Liz Truss has said there is nothing to prevent schools from adding porn education to lessons - but showing children porn won't educate them about sex.
Poor reading skills are the most serious weakness in our education system
21 November 2012 08:36 PM
It should be obvious that reading skills are essential throughout education, so why has this very serious problem only just come to light?
Michael Gove's tougher teacher training tests won't solve the problem of teachers who can't spell
29 October 2012 10:05 AM
Michael Gove has announced that trainee teachers are to face tougher tests, after branding current exams too easy.
Two drama teachers were sacked for play where students acted out sexual abuse - but drama is meant to shock
26 October 2012 04:35 PM
Drama is meant to challenge actors and audiences - the teenagers were acting.
Electronically tracking kids is paranoid parenting
24 October 2012 11:03 AM
As tracking devices to be put on individuals are being tested, we need to consider whether this is really the right route to take.
It's been one year since I stopped washing my hair
16 October 2012 03:18 PM
The hair industry promises results for 'much-needed' hair therapy - and we continue to buy into it.
Schools should think twice before banning parents from the sports-field
09 October 2012 06:10 PM
There may have been problems at Lea Valley High School we don't know about - otherwise the attempt to ban parents from school games is ludicrous
Drinking vodka and taking drugs in school. Whose fault is it?
03 October 2012 10:18 AM
As the story of a 14 year-old girl drinking vodka and taking drugs on school premises emerged recently, her father feels her school should take responsibility.
Rochdale: Schools need to act in order to thwart sex gangs
01 October 2012 04:39 PM
As nine men were jailed last week for grooming and raping dozens of girls, it's vital we ask why alarm bells weren't ringing sooner.
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