From the Teacher Support Network, www.teachersupport.info.

OBITUARY: MAX MORRIS, FORMER PRESIDENT OF NUT
Influential former president of the National Union of Teachers passes away

Max Morris became NUT president in 1973. He served as chairman of the NUT’s Action Committee from from 1976 to 1979. He died died on 27 August, 2008, at the age of 95.

“It is with great regret that the National Union of Teachers announces the recent death of Max Morris who died at the age of 95 on Wednesday 27 August 2008. Max, who was elected President of the NUT in 1973, was, in his day, a leading figure on the education stage. It is to his leadership that the NUT owes its ongoing campaign to win comprehensive education for all children.

“In the many years since his Presidency, Max Morris remained a campaigner for a good local school for every child. He will be much missed by the very many NUT members and others to whom he was known as a cogent and at times flamboyant campaigner.

“At the request of his wife Margaret donations in Max’s memory may be made to the Teacher Support Network.”

Patrick Nash, Chief Executive of Teacher Support Network said:

“Max Morris was a great President of the NUT and a good friend to Teacher Support Network and the Teacher’s Benevolent Fund before that. He’ll be greatly missed. We are very grateful to his wife Margaret for asking for donations to Teacher Support Network in his memory. This will enable us to provide vital support to those who need it within the teaching profession.”

At Great Teachers Remembered, Teacher Support Networks' new website, a memorial page has been set up for Morris. Visit his page here and leave a tribute if you have some kind words to add.

One way to donate in Max Morris' name is to make a tribute to him at our new site, Great Teachers Rememembered. Please visit Great Teachers Remembered at www.greatteachers.org.uk. Alternatively you can make a donation by using the green button at the right of this post, or by clicking here. You can also send a donation by post to:

Teacher Support Network
40A Drayton Park, London, N5 1EW

Links to news about Max Morris:

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