The John Maddox Prize for standing up for science is awarded to individuals who are judged to have “promoted sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest” and especially those who have faced…
Why language diversity should be celebrated in schools.
Schools minister Nick Gibb seems to think young people should face more frequent testing, to prepare for GCSEs. His comments fly in the face of 20 years’ research.
The recent move by the Uzbekistan government to block access to the internet – coincidentally on the same day as national university entrance examinations – is rather an extreme example of the ongoing…
Bullying can affect anyone at any time, but young people with autism are especially vulnerable. The results can be devastating. Not being able to keep up with the teasing banter that often takes place…
Is it really the best use of time for children, teachers and parents?
Instead of insisting on homeschooling primary-age kids, free play can help them learn and has benefits for physical and mental health.
What’s it like to be a refugee in the UK?
Social studies education demands sustained engagement with difficult knowledge and a heightened sense of obligation to both students and society.
Maths degrees are becoming less accessible to the people who are likely to go on to become teachers.
