General
Wednesday
2nd Oct 2024
What should we call the people that teachers teach?
‘Learners’ has become an increasingly go-to option in schools – but after consultation with some of those very learners, the term is viewed as problematic
Teacher unions: which one is right for you?
There are numerous unions for teachers and leaders at every level. Here we offer a handy overview of what each offers, the cost and their work
3 ways to champion healthy use of AI in schools
Schools have no choice but to become as AI literate as possible, but this doesn’t mean losing independent thought, says the University of Stirling’s Josh Thorpe
Teachers want to influence education policy - so why ignore them?
Many teachers are leaving because they feel their voices aren’t being heard – the new government needs to start listening, says Yvonne Williams
How socks became part of the school uniform couture war
Over the past 15 years, the humble sock has become part of schools’ quest for uniform control – but what’s behind this and what has the impact been?
Friday
27th Sep 2024
So far the government’s education policy is too cautious
Labour’s announcements on free breakfast clubs, new nurseries and an overhaul of apprenticeships are welcome. But bolder change is needed, says ASCL’s general secretary
Revealed: where in Scotland do all pupils receive mobile devices?
After the Scottish government pulled back on a promise to give every pupil a device, Tes Scotland can reveal the patchy landscape of one-to-one schemes left behind
Tuesday
24th Sep 2024
‘Teaching has become a precarious job’
Pressure is building on the Scottish government to address the ‘huge backlog’ of teachers who cannot find secure jobs
Why is France so good at keeping its teachers?
New data shows that France has a much higher teacher retention rate than England. Ellen Peirson-Hagger examines what we could learn from colleagues across the Channel