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Trauma has become a contentious topic in schools, so we spoke to a world-leading expert to define what it is and where schools fit in the process of diagnosis and support

As we look ahead to 2025, we need to take stock of the troubling state of our system, argues Megan Dixon – and then work out how to fix it

Planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time was meant to cut teacher workload and raise standards, but it has done neither, argues Mark Roberts. He sets out how we could begin to put that right

If there is one area of education where there will always be agreement, it’s the need to tackle the ‘baked in’ inequality of impoverished areas, writes Alex Quigley

After speaking to hundreds of education and tech experts about the use of AI in schools, David Monis-Weston has found doubts creeping in among the hype

Maths teacher Derek Simpson initially used AI as an admin assistant, but says he is now putting it to more sophisticated use – including student assessment and teacher self-evaluation

Schools and trusts need to be empowered to deliver professional development and the Early Career Framework in a local, contextual way, argues Sam Gibbs

Across the world, teachers are increasingly being told how to teach and some claim that is having a negative impact on pupils. But, asks David Robson, where actually is the sweet spot of teacher autonomy?

The importance of mentors cannot be underestimated, says Jamie Thom, as they can make or break a student teacher’s placement

The widespread issues with reading among young people are well understood, but how can senior leaders go about turning the tide? We visited schools that have successfully raised standards

With many schools reassessing their use of social media platforms, Nuzhat Uthmani weighs up the benefits and the potential challenges of having an online presence

If we want students to take control of their learning, we first need to implement mechanistic metacognition so that they understand how best to learn, argues Jared Cooney Horvath