Abstract
Abstract
This chapter considers the past, present and future of attempts to link linguistics to education in England, with occasional glances at other countries. It distinguishes top-down initiatives taken by governments, and bottom-up initiatives driven by linguists and teachers. It also considers the challenges and opportunities for those wanting to introduce linguistics into education, arguing that any linguist can make a serious contribution to education by doing what they do best: teaching undergraduates, researching, writing and scholarship. It ends on a note of optimism.