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The renowned researcher’s 10 principles of instruction have come to be seen as the definitive framework for ‘good teaching’, but their context and evidence base are poorly understood, argues Jessica Powell

Does having an older brother or sister improve your outcomes at school? It turns out the research picture is pretty varied, so how can teachers ensure that pupils reap the positive impacts of the sibling effect and avoid the negatives, asks Jessica Powell

The teaching profession was already ravaged by burnout due to excessive working and exhaustion – and then the pandemic arrived to fan the flames. Jessica Powell investigates the primary causes of workplace stress for teachers, the impact of Covid – and what schools can do to protect the wellbeing of their staff

Whistleblowers do the vital job of keeping any sector on the straight and narrow. But when it comes to schools, just how hard is it to sound the alarm if a colleague has broken the law or put someone’s health and safety at risk? Jessica Powell reports

In a profession in which the majority of staff not only experience periods and the menopause but must also teach students about them, how can we support those struggling with their menstrual health as well as combatting the embarrassment and shame that still surround the subject? Jessica Powell reports

Tests to measure children’s reading ability in relation to their age have been used for decades. But are they actually any use? And should teachers be making decisions about their students’ needs based on the results? Jessica Powell finds out