Mary Metcalfe: Time to step aside from positions we have defended for many years
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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: South African students protest at the parliament precinct after they forced their way through the gates of parliament on October 21, 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. Protesting students broke through the gates of parliament during protests against a proposed hike in tuition fees this is part of the fees must fall movement. (Photo by Gallo Images / Nardus Engelbrecht)
– Professor Mary Metcalfe has worked in education since 1974 and is well renowned as an education expert.