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Lola Okolosie

Lola Okolosie

The Guardian

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I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It’s far, far worse than I thought

It seems unbelievable now, but a decade ago we were debating the potential positive merits of mobile phones in schools. Back then, some private school...

22.04.2026 20

The Guardian

Lola Okolosie

Is calling a woman ‘auntie’ ageist harassment – or a mark of respect? It’s a trickier question than you think

It should be uncontroversial to state that what we want to be called – or do not want to be called – should be respected. This simple enough...

31.03.2026 10

The Guardian

Lola Okolosie

A four-day week for teachers? This is why that isn’t a luxury for us – it’s a necessity

08.12.2025 20

The Guardian

Lola Okolosie

There are fewer children in England’s primary schools. That’s no reason to strip funding from them

19.04.2025 20

The Guardian

Lola Okolosie