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The recovery will need funding – but just what sums are required?

New analysis by the EPI shows the scale of ambition needed to ensure the pandemic recovery plan sets children’s…

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LUKE SIBIETA
Opinion: Curriculum
Leading academy trusts United Learning and Oasis are among those pushing through diversity reforms.

Classrooms are vital to the fight against racism

Stephen Lawrence Day is a reminder that while fighting racism is complex, the educational goal is a simple one,…

JL Dutaut
DEBORAH LAWSON
Opinion

A tribute to a great patron for teaching and teachers

The passing of the Chartered College’s patron punctuates a challenging year for the profession but the Duke of Edinburgh’s…

JL Dutaut
ALISON PEACOCK
Safeguarding
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published its final report

Everyone’s Invited: Policies alone can’t solve the problems

The sector’s response to sexual harassment clearly requires improvement, but policies holding schools responsible for society’s ills won’t fix…

JL Dutaut
LUCY HARRIS
Opinion

Let’s consign grades to the educational graveyard

All awarding systems must discriminate but our grades discriminate in all the wrong ways, writes Dennis Sherwood Grades, grades,…

JL Dutaut
DENNIS SHERWOOD
Opinion

Local solutions are what will make music education thrive

A new curriculum and some central funding are welcome, but it’s local action that will ensure all children benefit…

JL Dutaut
MADELAINE CAPLIN
Opinion

Why reducing exclusions is a curriculum matter

A children’s consultation could be a game changer. But only if we’re ready to hear the truth about curriculum’s…

JL Dutaut
MEENA KUMARI WOOD
Opinion

Edtech’s success depends on demystifying AI

We can only prevent more ‘mutant algorithms’ and make edtech safe with a framework for the ethical use of…

JL Dutaut
ROSE LUCKIN
The Knowledge

Research: What factors affecting retention matter most to teachers?

Research has long shown what factors affect retention but not which matter more to teachers themselves, write Hui Lu…

JL Dutaut
HUI LU* and PETER BURGE**

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University clearing: How teachers can support students 

All the important details school staff need to help youngsters through clearing this year

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Are we asking the right questions on assessment?

A new AQA report proposes new assessment models for the millions left lacking critical skills by the current format

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