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Thursday

11th Jun 2026

Why schools still can’t (easily) measure skills
Teachers and policymakers are keen to get more skills into the curriculum, but assessing how well students can learn and apply those skills remains a major obstacle. Jasmine Norden asks the experts about potential solutions
Students painting together

Wednesday

10th Jun 2026

How to create a better reader (hint: hard texts matter)
The curriculum review has sparked debate about which texts we should make space for in our classrooms, but how far does text choice really matter for improving reading? Tes speaks to US literacy researcher Timothy Shanahan to find out
Little girl opening giant book

Monday

8th Jun 2026

How strong financial education can lead to higher maths uptake
A focus on financial literacy is not just recommended by the curriculum review – it can also make students more likely to continue to engage with maths, writes Andy Codling
Doing calculations with calculator

Thursday

28th May 2026

Why students’ writing often feels flat, and how to fix it
Pupils’ writing lacks personality when they are too focused on sentence structures and checklists, writes head of English Emma Snow. Here, she sets out how to address this problem
mountain of paper

Wednesday

27th May 2026

Should schools call time on extra time in exams?
Extra time is the most popular access arrangement to help students sitting their GCSE, AS-level and A-level exams, but is it the most helpful? Ellen Peirson-Hagger weighs up the evidence and whether there are better options
Clock montage

Wednesday

20th May 2026

The oversimplification of ADHD - and what we should do next
ADHD is misunderstood and mischaracterised, and that’s creating significant challenges for those with the condition as well as those trying to support them, argues Professor Gaia Scerif
Gaia Scerif

Saturday

16th May 2026

Frank Cottrell-Boyce on reading and schools accelerating screen use
The outgoing children’s laureate talks about the reasons for the decline in reading for pleasure, screens stealing children’s time and the government’s plan for a new reading test
Frank Cottrell-Boyce in front of bookshelf and children's laureate sign

Thursday

14th May 2026

Why haven’t we closed the reading gap yet?
Despite national gains in reading, pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds still make less progress than their peers, says Alex Quigley. So, what can be done to help?
Figure looking through gap in book

Wednesday

13th May 2026

AI wants to teach the class - and some teachers want to let it
AI is quickly finding its way into classrooms, including through a network of US schools that has replaced teachers with AI tutors. But is AI really set to reshape the teaching landscape? Holly Korbey investigates
Statue with robotic arm

Monday

4th May 2026

Why teachers need a better guide to speech and language support
With greater policy focus on both oracy and inclusion, speech, language and communication needs are under the spotlight, says Megan Dixon, and a free database can offer schools support
Glass speech bubbles

Friday

1st May 2026

Using AI in schools: a beginner’s guide for teachers
AI has the potential to cut teacher workload, but for those new to using it, where should they begin? Gráinne Hallahan rounds up some tips from the sector
Using AI in schools: a beginner’s guide for teachers

Friday

24th Apr 2026

Do we really know what ‘good listening’ looks like?
Listening in class is associated with behaviours like sitting still and making eye contact, but these expectations can be difficult for some children to meet, says Rebekah Boylan
Ear illustration