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The merger of the NUT and ATL unions is expected to bring added clout to teachers’ demands, but next month’s general election could slow progress – and taking action will be tougher than it has been before

School leaders warn that new recruitment portal won’t solve a shortage of teachers

The UK’s four education systems don’t need to look abroad to learn valuable lessons, conference hears

Pupils, academics and campaigners voice their frustrations and call for the subject to be revamped

Local authorities hit by staff recruitment problems want to ‘grow their own teachers’

Schools respond to shocking research suggesting they could be gaming the system by shedding low attainers

Suits you, Sir: how schools’ information systems went from off the peg to tailor-made

Technology expert Daniel Worth argues that mobile dominance will make ‘BYOD’ an inevitable part of school life

It’s all in the presentation: how to make sure everyone understands your school data

Experts warn reform is urgently needed as Scotland slips down the global rankings

Key figures in education warn the government not to push rapid reforms in response to global rankings