How concerned should we be about England’s declining PISA science scores? Our resident data analyst, John Jerrim delves into the PISA data to find out what could be causing an ongoing trend in England’s science results
How can maths and science teachers get the most out of edtech? Key findings from an NFER rapid literature review on implementing edtech effectively in maths and science classrooms
The quiet crisis facing education’s governance heroes A new NGA report reveals an urgent need to rethink governance remits – especially exclusions
A school food revolution for pupils starts with us Students have ants in their pants about sustainability – and there’s plenty we can do on food before putting ants in their stomachs
How small changes can make a big impact on attendance Focusing on the interactions every student experiences could transform how the most persistently absent feel about school
Free schools proved the power of innovation. We need more of it The greatest impact of the free schools programme was embodying a spirit of innovation that our system needs more of
Thirteen years of free schools: Five lessons for policymakers Policymakers on all sides must learn the lessons of the free schools programme and commit to its innovative approach
Top tips for inclusive and trauma-informed language Careful language choices can make all the difference for children whose behaviours are influenced by prior trauma
Identities can bring us together instead of stoking culture wars Andy Hargreaves explores how the politics if identity can be a force for good if we can escape the trap of polarisation