The Telegraph: Michael Rosen: Questioning ‘squeezed out’ of education

Former Children’s Laureate says humans are “questioning creatures” but this inquisitiveness is being stifled by the education system.

By Josie Gurney-Read

Inquisitiveness is being squeezed out of education due to a focus on testing and the narrow requirements of the curriculum, Michael Rosen has said.

  • edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

    View all posts
EdCircuit Staff

edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

Recent Posts

Cameras in Schools: Safety, Surveillance, and Privacy

Cameras in schools have become one of the most widespread forms of safety technology in…

11 hours ago

CoSN 2026 Day 2: AI Drives K-12 Leadership

CoSN 2026 Day 2 marked a decisive shift from early conference energy to full-scale engagement,…

17 hours ago

Senior Tag Risks Schools Can’t Ignore

It’s 9:30 PM on a weeknight. A car slows down in a quiet neighborhood. A…

1 day ago

Career Pathways: Preparing Students for the Future

Career pathways are becoming a major focus in education as schools work to help students…

1 day ago

CoSN 2026: On the Ground with edCircuit

At the CoSN 2026 Conference, the hallway is packed. Conversations overlap. District leaders compare notes…

2 days ago

After-Hours School Safety Gaps Leaders Miss

After-hours school safety gaps leaders miss often exist in the quietest moments of the day—after…

2 days ago