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11 January 2023

Subscriber of the Week: John Bangs

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I’m a consultant to Education International – the global federation of teacher unions.

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Greenwich, south London

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Always.

How long have you been a subscriber?

Since the Bruce Page days.

What made you start?

I was looking for original thinking on key issues.

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My family are always interested.

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Front to back.

What would you like to see more of in the NS?

Articles about international educational developments.

Who are your favourite NS writers?

Michael Prodger is one of the best art critics around.

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Margaret Atwood.

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Anything by David Reynolds.

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This article appears in the 11 Jan 2023 issue of the New Statesman, Burning down the House of Windsor