very much agree. I usually find myself offering the constructively critical perspective on oracy. On air I found myself framed as the defender on the panel. Was happy to do that ofc, but I tried to allude to the important work of Ian and @snelljulia.bsky.social + others re unintended consequences
As the emphasis now turns to getting implementation right, those eager to understand more about the potential benefits and risks of oracy education should check my new book 'Oracy: The Politics of Speech Education' from @universitypress.cambridge.org and the resources at www.speakingcitizens.org
I run the UKRI-funded Speaking Citizens' project (with team members Arlene Holmes-Henderson, which has convened major research events, publications and policy roundtables, bringing together the most important voices in the speaking and listening debate, both critical and supportive.
Over the last six years I have been delighted to support the lobbying of the many remarkable organisations and individuals from @voice21oracy.bsky.social, @oracycommission.bsky.social, who have all made next step step possible.
Last week was potentially transformational for the future of young people in England's state schools, who received a new commitment to 'oracy' education in the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
New piece by me in the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social on how Reeves could learn from history on how to tell a story about the inevitable …
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
good point - Sohm gets none of the credit for the idea that was stolen from him! do we know what he thought of Weber's use of the idea? Or did he even know?
was delighted to join David Runciman on his podcast @ppfideas.bsky.social this week to talk about 'charisma' and how the (bad) way we talk about politics shapes the politics we get.
can you flesh out what you mean in point 7?
i'm distraught for you that they called you English
