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New data has revealed that the rates at which girls are being excluded are rising more rapidly than boys – but why? We unpick this complex issue and consider ways schools can help reverse this worrying trend

As his three years on the Social Mobility Commission come to an end, Sammy Wright reflects on the challenge in schools

Salary rises in other jobs sectors could make it more difficult for schools to hire and retain staff, finds Dan Worth

The ‘tutoring revolution’ heralded by government is in danger of being a short-term sticking plaster, says Nick Brook

Schools feel like the government has abandoned them to deal with all the Covid pressures themselves, says Geoff Barton

The Muir review offers teachers across Scotland a vital opportunity, writes Henry Hepburn

The past 18 months have taken their toll on the wellbeing of school staff. For those who have ‘hit the wall’, half term can’t come soon enough

Sam Freedman reflects on Nadhim Zahawi’s first month as education secretary and what clues we have about policy changes

A new consultation aimed at defining the role of academy trust CEOs could give this growing sector clarity for the years ahead

Learning to say no is critical in a demanding profession like teaching, so Jamie Thom has come up with five tips on how it’s done

The new education secretary’s pledge to tackle illiteracy shows he wants to help children facing the biggest challenges, says Geoff Barton