General
Tuesday
Are teachers paid enough? Let’s do the sums
Teachers might appear relatively well paid but long hours mean they are earning less than those in other careers
Why are public figures lining up to tell teachers off?
Why can’t people talk about teachers’ achievements during Covid, rather than criticising them, asks Yvonne Williams
Why DfE’s textbook plan undermines teachers’ Covid work
The DfE’s plan to publish resources undermines trust in teachers – and will create extra workload, warns Stephen Lotinga
Wednesday
Why better CPD could be the answer to teacher retention
If the DfE fully commits to better CPD, it could stop teachers from quitting, say James Zuccollo and Jens Van den Brande
All schools to be academies: What teachers need to know
WATCH: Gavin Williamson says the government’s vision is for all schools to be part of multi-academy trusts. Here are his plans
Friday
Scottish election 2021: Can we trust election pledges?
In the run-up to the Scottish Parliament election, the political parties have been quiet about one key issue for teachers – cutting class sizes
How colleges can support responsible student activism
There’s a fine line between ensuring the right to protest and maintaining the duty to safeguard students, but as Grainne Hallahan finds, young people’s growing engagement with big issues is worth nurturing in the classroom
Thursday
Does flexible working mean the same hours for less pay?
The DfE says flexible working will help retention – but not if part-time means working extra hours, says Yvonne Williams
Why state teachers’ pensions could be under threat, too
The Teachers’ Pension Scheme is under attack – and it isn’t just a private-school problem, says David James
