“Let's get one thing straight:when gangs of youth throw stones at passing cars,shout abuse at innocent people going about their daily business or beat up random passers-by,they are not doing it 'because there is nothing to do' they are doing… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Some teachers genuinely seem to believe that the politically correct nonsense that the kids should not be punished. Others are simpleminded and have allowed… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Nowadays the rights of one scumbag are considered far more important than the collective right of 29 others to be taught without being distracted.” — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“As he drones on, I examine one of the books. It has that pleasant smell of newly-printed paper and, like all modern textbooks, is… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“The lack of ability of those in charge to get a grip on a situation, and to take immediate, decisive action rather than simply… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“This is a recurring theme in schools: if you are quiet, well-behaved and fairly bright you will be ignored, whereas if you are a… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Let's get one thing straight:when gangs of youth throw stones at passing cars,shout abuse at innocent people going about their daily business or beat… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Glancing at the paper, I see once again how much exams have changed these days. For example. Old Fashioned Question: ‘What is 5x3?’ (1… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Use sarcasm. This is a favourite weapon of mine ever since my PGCE (teacher training) days when, naturally, we were expressly forbidden to use… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“As with so many child-related problems, I blame the parents. Many, I’m afraid, are simply too lazy, too stupid or too uncaring to cook… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“A fair proportion of each teacher's day is frittered away on pointless paperwork and bureaucracy...In my long experience ,meetings rarely achieve anything useful;they consist… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“If, redesigning our education system from scratch, it was suggested that we should attempt to teach Swahili to children but carry out those lessons… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
“Far too many incidents are simply brushed under the carpet, as it is much easier to hold meetings and presentations than support those teachers… — Frank Chalk Copy Share Image
