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All too often, pupils skim-read a mathematical word problem and come to the wrong conclusion: here, experts explain why removing the numbers could boost their understanding

Over half of teachers and headteachers disagreed that their school prioritises staff mental health

Exclusive: Levelling-up support needed by individual schools rather than whole local authorities, finds research

Headteachers are planning to reduce staff numbers because of an increase in their energy costs over the next year, according to a union survey

‘Tough but important decisions’ needed on when to intervene in failing academy trusts, says chief inspector

With votes at 16 meaning many school students are able to vote in next week’s Scottish council elections, here are some ideas for talking to them about voting and elections

Scottish government wants LGBT+ issues, histories and identities embedded in curriculum, but research reveals problems

Minister urges maintained schools and single academy trusts to share their vision through MATs

AQA has introduced changes across both its A-level and GCSE course content

Sam Freedman, one of the architects of the pupil-premium strategy that is central to school funding for disadvantaged pupils, reflects on how the policy was brought to life – and why it needs to take centre stage once again

Recruitment difficulties and cost pressures are leading Scottish councils to attempt to bring primary and secondary schools together under one headteacher, a move riddled with issues for Scotland and with big lessons for other countries

Children are starting the school day too hungry to learn, warn school leaders