Headteachers share fears that a high number of failed appeals would show that teachers’ judgment and Covid disruption are not being properly reflected

It is crucial that schools give pupils a safe space to engage with controversial topics, says teacher Michael Shanks

Union tells Somerville to get directly involved if teacher strike action is to be avoided

Stress in relation to the subject is still an issue but attitudes are improving, a survey of almost 6,500 pupils has found

An expert panel was divided over the need for ‘top down’ prescription – but there was consensus over where Curriculum for Excellence should go next

Reform programme has to address mismatch between the curriculum’s ambition and what national qualifications actually deliver, says Melvyn Roffe

Telling pupils to ‘work hard’ is not enough – they need to be taught effective learning strategies early, says metacognition expert

Education Scotland ‘will not tolerate’ the type of comments made about Scottish Learning Festival sessions on antiracism

Scottish Qualifications Authority staff ‘overwhelmingly’ agree new pay deal, after they took unprecedented strike action

The education secretary’s comments follow accusations that she has been duped into letting ‘failed organisations’ lead their own overhaul

Many families now want their children to learn in Gaelic – Emma Seith looks at whether enough is being done to harness that enthusiasm

Scotland’s national discussion on education is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ‘pause and reflect’, say the academics leading it