From colonialism to the Troubles, the story of England’s first colony is one of exploitation, resistance, and solidarity — and one we should fight to ensure is told, writes teacher ROBERT POOLE

As the government moves to rein in academy freedoms, former darling of conservative education reform Katharine Birbalsingh cries ‘Marxism.’ Education columnist ROBERT POOLE examines how academisation has failed our children while enriching executives and empowering ideologues at the expense of democratic accountability

ROBERT POOLE reports back from his mission to Cuba delivering aid and learning from Cuban educators

After an inspiring meeting in Bolton Socialist Club addressed by a visitor from the Cuban Ministry of Higher Education, teacher ROBERT POOLE reflects on what we can learn from the education system in Cuba

As the NEU meets for its annual conference, teacher and union rep ROBERT POOLE reflects on the most intense period of industrial action in his teaching career

Teacher ROBERT POOLE reflects on the year past and the year to come, as education staff prepare to fight the government not just for their rights, but for the future and purpose of schooling itself

Teacher and trade unionist ROBERT POOLE offers some revolutionary thoughts while on holiday in Nerja

After decimating its left, Labour has now turned its sights on teachers and children, in a wave of policy announcements that have left the education community incredulous, writes teacher ROBERT POOLE

From marking to cheating, from saving time to cutting jobs, secondary school teacher and NEU rep ROBERT POOLE considers the role AI may play in education

As the strikes rumble on, NEU rep ROBERT POOLE asks if, with the four main teaching unions set to take joint action, it is time for one big education union

NEU activist ROBERT POOLE reflects on his first day on the picket line last week and the need to continue to build the union

Rishi Sunak’s maths gimmick doesn’t add up: as we enter the new year, teacher ROBERT POOLE looks at the challenges we will face from a fragile Tory government