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Talent is everywhere in Britain – the crushing truth is that opportunity is not
Talent is everywhere in Britain – the crushing truth is that opportunity is not
London is miles ahead of other regions in providing the best opportunities for the poorest young people, explains the Sutton Trust's Rebecca Montacute
We need a fundamental reset of our broken homelessness system. Here's what Labour must do
We need a fundamental reset of our broken homelessness system. Here's what Labour must do
Music in schools delivers an essential pathway out of poverty – here's how
Music in schools delivers an essential pathway out of poverty – here's how
These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it
These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it
Adolescence forced the country to sit up and take notice. But what's next?
Adolescence forced the country to sit up and take notice. But what's next?
Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College
Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College
More and more poor children are missing school since Covid. Here's how to get them back in class
More and more poor children are missing school since Covid. Here's how to get them back in class
This is the devastating impact growing up in temporary accommodation has on children’s GCSE results
This is the devastating impact growing up in temporary accommodation has on children’s GCSE results
Compulsory domestic abuse lessons for over 16s could help 'prevent misogynistic murders', MPs told
Compulsory domestic abuse lessons for over 16s could help 'prevent misogynistic murders', MPs told
One in four teachers spending own money to feed hungry pupils as parents struggle with costs
One in four teachers spending own money to feed hungry pupils as parents struggle with costs
Number of young people not in work or education highest for a decade – but it's not their fault
Number of young people not in work or education highest for a decade – but it's not their fault
How the Alsama Project grew from a small Lebanese flat to educate hundreds of teen refugees
How the Alsama Project grew from a small Lebanese flat to educate hundreds of teen refugees
Almost Home: Unique exhibition showcases the 'pain and hope' of women in prison
Almost Home: Unique exhibition showcases the 'pain and hope' of women in prison
Artist Stuart Semple on why education in the arts needs an urgent reset: 'It's like battery farming'
Artist Stuart Semple on why education in the arts needs an urgent reset: 'It's like battery farming'
Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
Children's laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce on how getting kids to read can help fight misinformation
Children's laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce on how getting kids to read can help fight misinformation
We can't expect Ed Sheeran, Marcus Rashford and Jamie Oliver to keep on fixing Britain
We can't expect Ed Sheeran, Marcus Rashford and Jamie Oliver to keep on fixing Britain
These 11 pioneering rewilding projects are helping bring nature back in Britain
These 11 pioneering rewilding projects are helping bring nature back in Britain
From fake birds to Andrew Tate: How one group is tackling conspiracy theories in schools
From fake birds to Andrew Tate: How one group is tackling conspiracy theories in schools
'I've never been able to afford more than one skirt': Labour's school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
'I've never been able to afford more than one skirt': Labour's school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
Why Labour's VAT hike on private school fees could mean UK music suffers
Why Labour's VAT hike on private school fees could mean UK music suffers
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included
I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included
Homeless woman reunites with couple who 'changed her life' when they gave her a bed for the night
Homeless woman reunites with couple who 'changed her life' when they gave her a bed for the night
'We all deserve magic': Meet the teachers working to bring Christmas joy to children in poverty
