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reading a whole book with your class has become an act of subversion

Cardi B is like a case study in how people confuse social-class codes with intelligence. If you listen to what Cardi says, it’s very obvious she’s highly intelligent. But a lot of people, to their discredit, don’t hear it because of a bias against the argot she uses.

Teachers should consider seating pupils in rows more often for academic learning. Blake sets out the evidence: “students in rows, facing the teacher, tend to be more focused and engaged,” boosting learning outcomes. This layout helps maximise attention and minimise distractions.