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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

New research suggests that some differences in literacy skill and enjoyment can be explained by genetics. Tes talks to Dr Elsje van Bergen to find out more

Our growing understanding of the human brain is helping us to build a clearer picture of the science of learning. But what about the science of teaching? Neuroscientists Uta and Chris Frith say that social cognition – the study of how humans relate to each other – can shed some light

Ongoing research suggests that drama and theatre sessions may help primary pupils’ voices be heard during the tricky transition to secondary

Teachers can easily find that their workload becomes overwhelming, especially as winter sets in. Here Bhamika Bhudia shares five small changes that will ease your burden

As research suggesting pollution has a negative effect on our health piles up, Kate Parker looks at whether this extends to learning

With an increasing number of AI-powered feedback generators in development, machine learning looks set to cut teachers’ marking workloads. But how close are we to that reality, and would the sector welcome it? Zofia Niemtus and Kate Parker investigate

There’s plenty to welcome in a recent report produced to guide Labour’s policy on education should they come to power, says Cat Scutt, but there’s also one key omission

Teaching is an unusual job because you rarely get to see the result of your work – how it affects the adult lives of your students, says Alan Gillespie