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New DfE projections on the decline in the pupil population offer some hope to schools worried about the impact on their funding. But where did these extra children come from?

Today’s school leavers may be more inclined to pursue teaching than the previous generation, research shows – so the government has a chance at solving staff shortages, says NFER’s Dawson McLean

The link between high deprivation and low educational attainment remains as big a challenge as 25 years ago, says Gareth Evans. So how can Wales bring about real change?

As part of any review of curriculum there are a number of key questions and areas of concern that should be considered according to the world’s leading thinkers on the issue

The chief executive of the National Institute of Teaching explains why a project to better understand which professional development skills have the biggest classroom impact is needed now more than ever

A trust music lead explains the practical things they do to inspire pupils to engage in music study and wider arts provision

The proposed national hub for teachers should ‘focus on creating energy, enthusiasm and commitment rather than offering advice’, says David Cameron

Sharing good practice in schools across all sectors will be crucial to the success of education reforms in Scotland, says teacher and researcher Nicola Kiernan

Sam Freedman explains why each item on the education secretary Bridget Phillipson’s to-do list has no quick or easy answer – but at least the early moves have been positive

It has never been more important for us to model how to engage with robust debate and respect different perspectives, as well as take time to really listen to what our young people are saying, argues Becks Boomer-Clark

Sam Twiselton offers her view on how improving teacher training can play a part in boosting teacher recruitment and retention

‘We are not the Dark Side – we are part of the system and willing to engage,’ says Owen Evans, chief inspector of education and training in Wales