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With new research finding a link between pupils’ economic disadvantage and the social difficulties they face, Kate Parker looks at the implications for the classroom  

New data this week showed just how challenging a problem reading is in schools, says Claire Heald, director of education at AET. Here, she outlines how her trust is approaching it

Increasing numbers of children are experiencing emotionally based school avoidance post-Covid – but how can schools best support them? Dr Cathleen Halligan offers her advice

Politicians are fond of using international education rankings data as evidence that their policies are working – but conclusions drawn from these league tables are rarely clear cut, warns Christian Bokhove

Cognitive load theory has been a staple of evidence-based teaching for years – but there’s more to it than meets the eye, says Michael Hobbiss, who breaks down the research about load theory

Academics and teachers have so much to learn from each other, write Jessie Ricketts and Megan Dixon as they explore what makes for a successful collaboration

Lionel Messi and teachers share an ability to inspire and a passion for constant learning, says a schoolteacher who has closely analysed the Argentinian star

Children born prematurely may face difficulties in school that can go undetected, but a new charity award scheme hopes to raise awareness and improve provision

For centuries, teachers have debated which approach to teaching is more effective: traditional or progressive, and now, a study has been published that suggests an answer. Researcher Sam Sims explains all to Kate Parker

High teacher turnover is having a negative effect on learning and behaviour, research suggests. And while schools might not be able to fix a national retention crisis, there are steps they can take to reduce the impact in classrooms, says Loic Menzies

Schools may be out of step in still requiring pupils to address teachers in a formal manner, says Sarah Bradley

Finding ways to incorporate the first languages of EAL students into your lessons can provide a learning boost for the whole class, finds Megan Dixon