In "FORUM" 57(3), 2015, Richard Hatcher outlined how it was necessary to build a social movement against government education policy and in support of an alternative reform agenda. We, the editors, believe this is an important, and complex, debate. As a contribution to developing further discussion around Richard's ideas we present two responses from those involved in education activism. Both contributions are submitted in a personal capacity. If you wish to further add to this debate, please email the editors (FORUM@wwwords.co.uk).