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Graphs showing the value of schools are all very well, but individual stories reveal the real impact of education

The right stories can do wonderful things around helping young people to understand other people’s feelings, according to the founders of Empathy Day

Mainstream teacher training doesn’t fully equip teachers to give proper support to SEND students, says Clare Deal

The cancellation of exams could offer some answers about the best ways for schools to motivate students, says Mark Enser

Footballer-turned-teacher says the Manchester United legend’s managerial methods are invaluable in school

If teachers don’t role model how to manage feelings and conduct social interactions in a positive way, then students are unlikely to follow suit, which is why it’s important for school leaders to establish a culture that fosters the development of socio-emotional intelligence, says Camila Devis-Rozental

A recent study found that employers are more likely to pay for men’s work-based training than women’s, which then has a knock-on effect on later career opportunities. So, how big is the problem, and what can be done about it? Kate Parker reports

Pit your wits against Tes’ weekly general knowledge quiz

The union leader talks to Tes about his memories of school and how society has made huge leaps in terms of equity since he began his teaching career in the 1980s

The AoC chief executive recalls his favourite teacher and explains why his mum was the biggest influence on this thinking around education

Ten years on from the publication of the original Teaching and Learning Toolkit, authors Lee Elliot Major and Steve Higgins warn that a major change in government policy is needed to create a truly evidence-informed profession that is incentivised and supported to help the poorest children