Melissa Benn

Melissa Benn is a writer and campaigner. Her latest book <a href"= http://www.versobooks.com/books/1016-school-wars"> School Wars: The Battle for Britain's Education</a> is published by Verso.

Melissa Benn: Is politics and policy too toxic for Dewey?

UK political developments over the last twenty years have seen a growing acceptance of the idea of comprehensive education. But that acceptance of non-selective schools is based on a profound, hostile rejection of progressive ideas.

By Melissa Benn

/ 27 Feb 2017

Who owns your child’s school? The rise and rise of edu-business

Faster than we recognise, schools are becoming profit centres. The buildings, the teaching, the cleaning, the exam results are all ways to make money. But who benefits? Not the poorest, argues Melissa Benn.

By Melissa Benn

/ 3 Apr 2012

The schools our children deserve

Can a child from an inner city academy in a deprived area in Britain fulfil her dream of becoming a lawyer? Not without a radical change in government thinking on education, argues Melissa Benn

By Melissa Benn

/ 1 Nov 2011