Oxford academic John N Davie examines the current state of classics in British schools, and suggests how this may be improved. “Aristotle wrote that excellence should become a habit. For political reasons we have lost sight of the need to achieve excellence in education and to make young people regard it as a way of life. In fairness to them, […]
In a research report for Parliament Street, John N Davie argues that Latin should be a core part of the curriculum.
Coverage of Parliament Street’s report on classics teaching. Students who take the subjects at Oxford receive lessons in basic grammar and syntax because their school education has been so lacking, according to the Parliament Street report. Too often, the report argues, the school syllabus is closer to studying classical civilisation than the language. Read more
Parliament Street director Steven George-Hilley writes for Third Sector about how aid workers can use social media to meet their aims. “Organisations in the third sector should look towards a new generation of connected volunteers, many of whom start their journey on a traditional holiday to a developing country, but end up working for good causes for the long term. […]
Parliament Street investigates how social media channels are connecting networks of aid workers in the developing world.
Steven George-Hilley, director of technology at right-wing think tank Parliament Street, which obtained the figures, said organisations should train staff so that they do not publicly tweet grievances in the first place. “Misuse of social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook by employees can compromise the integrity of publicly funded organisations and trigger long-term reputational damage.” Read more
A Parliament Street investigation discovers that the BBC has sacked two members of staff for misusing social media.
The Burton Mail has covered our new research paper @Parliament: the failure of MPs to connect on Twitter and our finding that their local MP, Andrew Griffiths, is a top tweeter: Social networking is the ‘perfect tool’ for town’s MP BURTON’S MP has been named a top tweeter and has proclaimed that social networking is a ‘perfect tool to engage […]
The Telegraph and Argus, daily newspaper for Bradford, West Yorkshire, has reported on our new research paper @Parliament: the failure of MPs to connect on Twitter: Not all Bradford politicians are totally convinced social media is the best way to get across their political message Four of the five Bradford MPs are using Twitter to communicate with constituents with one […]
6 November 2012 Parliament Street’s campaign for greater use of social media as a tool for MPs to improve relationships with their constituents has been picked up by yet another newspaper – The Daily Post, the daily newspaper covering North Wales: “Steven George-Hilley of Parliament Street said: “Breaking down barriers between the Westminster bubble and the electorate should be […]
