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Oxford University outreach sessions start by showing pupils a human brain – a real one. But there is a serious side: to find out if knowledge of neuroscience improves their motivation. It certainly makes them – and their teachers – think, says Diana Hinds

The outlook for meteorology and forecasting in schools is good, with clouds of misconception lifting as more children develop an appreciation of the subject. Diana Hinds reports

Parental involvement in schools can be a blessing or a curse. Diana Hinds talks to those who have managed to strike a balance

Involving parents can improve pupils’ behaviour and results, as Diana Hinds discovers

Never mind the overwrought teenagers – the crying girls and edgy boys – think about the stressed teachers, says Diana Hinds