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Education is everything

Governing Matters
09/10/2026

One of NGA’s founding figures, Professor John Adams, reflects on the charity’s beginnings, its impact and what it means to govern.

This Governing Matters article explores:

  • how school governance builds professional skills
  • the future of education
  • NGA's impact over 20 years

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