Mari Downing

Hi [First Name],

I wanted to see if you’re currently looking for a thought-provoking guest for [Podcast Name]. If so, we’d love to suggest Al Kingsley, whose new book The Awkward Questions in Education (Routledge Education) directly tackles the tough and often avoided questions that are currently challenging the education sector.

Al draws on over 35 years of experience as Chair of Multi-Academy Trusts, School Governor and member of the Regional Schools Directors Advisory Board to explore some of the most urgent challenges in education today, such as:
• How can we equip students with the skills they’ll actually need in the future workforce?
• Is our system as inclusive and equitable as we believe it to be?
• How should AI be responsibly integrated into classrooms and curricula?
• What can truly address the teacher recruitment and retention crisis?

Rather than offering easy answers, The Awkward Questions in Education seeks to ignite meaningful dialogue and Al brings a global, research-informed perspective that resonates with both educators and policymakers.

If this sounds like a fit for your audience, we’d be happy to send over a review copy and arrange an introduction to Al. Would this be of interest?

Best wishes,
Mari