Why the teacher training plans threaten the profession
The government's ITT proposals show that it wants universities to walk away from teacher training...
6 Jul 2021
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‘Embracing edtech in the classroom is essential’
Former schools minister Jim Knight responds to Tes’ Ed Dorrell on edtech, arguing that technology...
15 Apr 2019
How teachers can help save children from big data
Teachers are ideally placed to understand and communicate the data protection needs of students...
10 Aug 2018
'Schools can help with the trauma of terrorism'
As the anniversary of the Manchester attack approaches, help is at hand for classroom discussions...
18 May 2018
The internet is a great source of knowledge for pupils – but only if they can read it'
There's a difference between technical access and reading access – too much online content is too...
3 May 2018
'Does the skills minister see the similarity between T levels and Labour’s diplomas?'
The parallels are obvious – so the government needs to seek the help of those behind the diplomas...
11 Sep 2017
'Children can change the world – we just need to listen' (Sponsored article)
Children matter – just look at the general election: we ignore young people at our peril, writes...
16 Jun 2017
Tony Blair's legacy: 'There were more school staff, better paid, better led and trusted more'
I remain proud of Tony Blair's legacy in education, maintains former schools minister Jim Knight...
27 Apr 2017
'Unless the new grammar schools offer T levels – and they won’t – these qualifications are very likely to fail'
T levels risk being another expensive failure like diplomas – especially if schools continue to be...
10 Mar 2017
‘The day I visited an isolation room – and realised that the strict behaviour strategy was working’
I believe in empowering children and noisy group work, but none of it will be effective unless the...
7 Feb 2017
Angela's alchemy shows every pupil 'You are a genius'
Angela Maiers, the US-based educator and founder of the Choose2matter movement, impresses Lord Jim...
25 Jan 2017
'Banning technology from schools because of toxic elements in our culture will not make the problem disappear'
More positive use of phones in school for learning may encourage more positive use of mobiles...
19 Oct 2016
'Relaxing faith schools admissions rules risks the divisive ghettoisation of education'
In an increasingly divided nation, the last thing we should be doing is exacerbating that by...
12 Oct 2016
'Could Theresa May be inadvertently accelerating the demise of grammar schools?'
When I was in government, I wanted everyone to have the chances I had, not just a privileged few...
13 Sep 2016
'Education ministers need strong, informed opposition – and they're not getting that at the moment'
The current situation in which one political party is steamrollering Parliament unchallenged, with...
21 Jul 2016
'Schools currently face two big challenges: recruiting teachers and shrinking budgets. Will these be affected by Brexit?'
Does total political meltdown matter for schools? Yes and no, says a former Labour schools minister
28 Jun 2016
Why we must move away from an industrial model of schooling that just grades and sorts students
An education system focusing on the average is flawed and leaves many unsupported, says former...
9 Jun 2016
No amount of tech will ever replace the love of a great teacher
There are no silver bullets in education but love is a good start
7 Jun 2016
‘Teachers are key to getting young people to register to vote. And time is running out’
Former schools minister Jim Knight says it is the role of educators to encourage their students to...
3 Jun 2016
'Why schools should embrace the Google philosophy and push kids to pursue their own projects'
A former schools minister was disappointed to find that TES' April Fool article last week was satire...
6 Apr 2016
‘England is bottom of the league when it comes to deep learning. And top for drill and practice. It’s no coincidence’
There is a lot to learn from OECD data, writes a former schools minister, and much of makes for...
8 Mar 2016
'Ignoring the teacher brain drain is like ignoring a hole in a bucket as you try to fill it up'
Working overseas is becoming increasingly attractive to UK teachers – and action must be taken to...
29 Feb 2016
Lord Knight: 'Let technology take care of the boring stuff so teachers can teach'
Lord Jim Knight discusses how teachers should flip the way they work to increase their teaching time...
23 Feb 2016
'Teachers should flip their dull workload to focus on the precious moments – teaching'
Just occasionally digital media throws something back at you. Facebook revives old posts or someone...
23 Feb 2016
‘Technology in the classroom has the potential to bring an end to the knowledge v skills divide’
The development of techniques such as flipped learning takes us towards a future where many of...
16 Feb 2016
‘It can be done. I’ve visited schools where creative teaching is beating the tyranny of marking’
We must embrace making if we are to stop great teaching and learning being stifled by accountability...
8 Feb 2016
‘Finding credible ways to nurture teacher talent may be more empowering to school staff than any amount of ed tech’
Last week’s Bett education conference benefited from a practical dose of reality, writes a former...
25 Jan 2016
'No amount of tech or artificial intelligence will ever replace the love of a great teacher and a growth mindset'
Tech is great. But a brilliant teacher will always be essential, writes a former schools minister...
18 Jan 2016
'English schools are among the worst at teaching to the test. So when will we do something about it?'
It is about time policymakers in the UK started thinking about our obsession with testing, writes...
18 Dec 2015
‘More testing may improve pupils’ ability to pass tests, but is that the real purpose of school?’
In the US, Barack Obama is actively campaigning against more testing, writes former schools minister...
9 Nov 2015
While pay concerns might put potential teachers off, the challenge of education will draw them in
Getting recruitment right is difficult, but inspirational examples at home and abroad point the way...
2 Nov 2015
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