Martin Thrupp's Written Legacy

Martin Thrupp has left a significant written legacy. As a champion of equitable public education at a time when local and international education policy is focused on competition and performativity he provided a trenchant critique, grounded in careful research, about the impact of policy enactment in schools and on students and teachers. This survey finds a remarkable consistency as his focus broadened. His writings insist that the way forward is to build policy critique on a rigorous research base, and to work towards greater social equity. alongside educational reform. The paper provides a brief overview for those less familiar with Martin’s work and a reference for those wishing to build on his legacy.