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Professor Jonathan Sharples from the Education Endowment Foundation shares insights and practical advice regarding how to help educational programs and initiatives to have maximum impact in your school or organisation. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/jonathansharples

Education Research Reading Room

by Ollie Lovell: Teacher, author, podcaster, blogger, PhD candidate. @ollie_lovell · English · Kids & Family

The most in-depth education podcast available. Each episode host Ollie Lovell takes a deep dive into an important area of education with an educational thought leader from around the world, from practicing teachers to university professors and everyone in-between. If you're looking to build deep kno

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