John Westergaard obituary
Sociologist who championed the study of class inequality
Simply English: An A-Z of Avoidable Errors review – a welcome visit from the grammar police
Simon Heffer remains readable while putting us straight on usage, writes Ben East
What should be on the A-level syllabus?
Is including Russell Brand in the reading list a "rubbish" idea or total genius? Tell us what you think should be on the reading list
Tom Welsh obituary
Editor, trainer of journalists and authority on media law
If it was a ‘tough choice’ to cut my job, then come and tell the children why
Dave Pickering: Thanks to austerity, many kids in Enfield will now be missing my songs and stories – but it's the poorest who will miss them most
Educating Essex head on inspiring teachers… and designing toilets
Vic Goddard of Passmores academy on his new book – part memoir and part how-to guide for aspiring heads – and his favourite part of his school building
HowTheLightGetsIn 2014: philosophy, music and thought for all
Festival director Hilary Lawson reveals what to expect at the philosophy and music festival, and how the event will challenge assumptions. Interview by Tom Lamont
Is being a ‘gentleman’ really a genuine aspiration for anyone today?
Philip Hensher: Social mobility has been on the decline since the 1990s. Could it be that a new enthusiasm for learning how to be a gentleman heralds a revival
Roland Meighan obituary
Other lives: Educational academic, researcher and author who was an advocate of home schooling
What book would you send to a prisoner?
Regulations introduced by the justice secretary Chris Grayling that stop people sending books to prisoners in England and Wales, have caused outrage among writers, teachers and prison experts. But what titles would they send?
Jane Goodall blames ‘chaotic note taking’ for plagiarism controversy
Scientist revises her book Seeds of Hope after allegations 12 sections were lifted from other websites
Prison books row: justice secretary could face legal action, says lawyer
Leading human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC intervenes against Chris Grayling as Nick Clegg backs book-sending ban
Joanna Trollope: ‘I’m amazed my archives have raised any interest’
Teased for her 'Aga sagas', Joanna Trollope thought no one would want her archive but Oxford snapped it up. She is thrilled – as well as hopping mad about the announcement of a ban on posting books to prisoners, writes Decca Aitkenhead
The prison book ban will cause a real catch-22
Tanya Gold: Chris Grayling's restriction on prisoners' reading material will spark a vicious cycle where they'll likely earn less too
Chineasy peasy: Noma Bar brings fun and colour to Chinese characters
When ShaoLan Hsueh realised her children didn't have the patience to
learn Chinese, she wanted to simplify it for them – so she worked with
graphic artist Noma Bar on a new book that turns a fiendish world into a visual treat