Thursday
What progress has really been made on laptops for pupils?
Almost 280,000 devices are apparently winging their way to pupils – but how much credit can the government claim?
DfE U-turns on plans for two-person admission appeals panels
But remote video admission appeals will be become standardised after widespread backing from the sector
Stem teacher shortages increase as demand jumps
Pressure of the last few years was ‘sapping the passion that drives people to the profession’, says Stephen Morgan
Getting girls into Stem subjects: what Scotland is doing
Progress in breaking down stereotypes about Stem subjects must not be slowed down by ill-informed perceptions, says Stuart Farmer
Zahawi: No new regulation ‘burden’ on MATs
Education secretary promises that the government’s Schools Bill plans for multi-academy trusts will not restrict their freedoms
Schools Bill update ‘weakens’ academy governance plans
Exclusive: Schools Bill ‘clarification’ by DfE just adds to confusion, say governors
Which generic phrases should teachers drop?
We all know that teacher talk is powerful, but research suggests there are some common phrases that ‘nudge’ pupils in the wrong direction, says Mark Roberts
Growth ‘most likely’ challenge for academy leaders
New research into academy trust leaders’ priorities also reveals concerns about recruitment
Ask pupils about sports ‘to boost tuition take-up’
Finding ‘common interests’ between tutors and pupils could improve attendance at NTP tutoring sessions, say researchers
Wednesday
Scottish parents’ body reveals new director
Eileen Prior – outgoing executive director of Connect – is to step down after 12 years in the role
Shock to the system: how MATs are shaking up the MIS market
The recent controversy over contracts put school management information systems in the spotlight like never before – but now, thanks to the rise of multi-academy trusts and a sharper focus on tech within education, schools stand to benefit from systems that better suit their needs
‘Obsess’ about attendance, schools told
Six ‘ambitions’ to improve school attendance have been laid out by the children’s commissioner
