Choccy's blog

A review of the new book by Hilary and Steven Rose which presents both a scientific and political critique of the growth of 'neuro' disciplines.

Series of regional teaching strikes continues this week.

With's Chomsky's appearance on a 'skeptic' podcast and in light of the recent comments by Dawkins and the reaction to them, including JK's blog post, it got me thinking about the relationship, or lack thereof, between 'scepticism', 'new atheism' and radical politics. Here's some garbled thoughts.

Noam Chomsky recently appeared on the Skeptically Speaking podcast to discuss the evolution of language. This got me thinking about the relationship, or lack thereof, between 'scepticism', 'new atheism' and radical politics which will follow in another blog post.

Documentary detailing the community campaign against the forced academisation of Downhills Primary in 2012.

NUT will not be balloting members for industrial action at Warren Comprehensive after school drops academy conversion plans.

NUT executive votes against strike action in March despite accelerated attacks on education

Anarchist MMA fighter scores his biggest win in recent years over Alexander Emelianenko tonight.

Teachers unions announce industrial action plans

Jeff Monson was the guest on 'No Holds Barred' this week discussing politics, history, and the economics of mixed martial arts.

A brief analysis of the fallout following the cancellation of UFC 151 with UFC bosses blaming one fighter for other fighters' lost wages.

Kickstarting a discussion on Stephen Jay Gould's first popular book form the late 70s, Ever Since Darwin.

Video about the Camden traffic wardens on three-day strike this week.

Gove sneaks massive reform in while no one's looking. I'd no intention of posting during the summer holidays, but this seemed important.

Bournville School on strike next week. Worthing High out this week. Noel Park School, Haringey out.

A few regional stories wound me up this week. Great Yarmouth academy long days. Waltham Forest strike ballot. Islington academy axes free meals. University pulls unpaid job advertisement.

Anarchist MMA fighter Jeff Monson chalks up another win in St Petersburg, and signs contract with Super Fight League.

NUT strike ballot, performance management & teachers' payscale, Gove and O-levels

Teachers in thirteen primary schools in Birmingham are being balloted for strike action against plans to force them to become academy schools.

Pleasantly surprised by some midlands hip-hop