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Discover how Checkology’s free resources help students ask better questions and stay actively engaged.

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Most AI literacy programs emphasize tools and prompts instead of role-based judgment and clarity, leading to inconsistent use, increased risk, and limited real-world capability. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the The Guardian Foundation’s 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18…

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Q: “It is evident that our traditional school day model doesn’t work for some of our students. I’m looking for a way to use our resources while rethinking how we spend our time to ensure that all students are excited to come to high school…

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Master task analysis with clear definitions, types, and real examples. A strategic guide for Instructional Designers to improve learning outcomes and performance. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming years Schools in London continue to be hardest hit by housing costs and the falling birthrate. Further…

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The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the The Guardian Foundation’s 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18…

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Ofqual said the exam board failed to ensure paper content was fit for purpose

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Q: “It is evident that our traditional school day model doesn’t work for some of our students. I’m looking for a way to use our resources while rethinking how we spend our time to ensure that all students are excited to come to high school…

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This article was originally published in The Texas Tribune. The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval Friday to a mandatory list of books that all public schools will teach starting in 2030, paring down an earlier…

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A push for Bible instruction may become the next wave of curriculum policies sweeping through the nation, as more states consider such legislation.

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Immersive learning makes corporate training more engaging, practical, and relevant to real work. Explore what immersive learning is, its key strategies, benefits, use cases, and how enterprises can deliver it effectively at scale. This…

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The agency is showing an increased interest in allocating resources to career and workforce readiness, educator training, literacy and artificial intelligence.

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As the reality of Gen-AI settles across our campuses, many instructors have returned to in-person assessments. In a December 2025 Nature article , Vitomir Kovanović, Abhinava Barthakur, Srećko Joksimović and George Siemens write about how…

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Explore how competency-based training and microlearning work together to improve member performance. Includes real examples, frameworks, and tracking tools. This post was first published on eLearning Industry .

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At John Barry Elementary School, the veteran third-grade teaching team laughed and cried when they talked about their long journey together. It started 12 years ago when Emily Angiletta, Stephanie Timek and Emily Silluzio were first time…

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‘If we equip the next generation with the foundational literacies to understand how AI works, the creative confidence to build with it, and the critical judgement to know when and how it should be used, the possibilities are…

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This blog was kindly authored by Martin Blakey, a commentator and advisor on student living and housing and formerly Chief Executive of the student housing charity Unipol. 2025-26 has been a difficult year for all student accommodation…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit Public Schools Community District has started planning for what it will do when it spends the last…

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A student writes notes for his AP Physics class at Jackson-Reed High School in Washington, D.C. In his recent Education Next article , Paul Peterson claims that Advanced Placement (AP) Exams are being “dumbed down.” He even goes so far as…

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Cognitive Dissonance is the psychological discomfort that occurs when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes at the same time.

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Exams are everything in the compulsory sector, but higher education is moving towards authentic assessment. Gianina Harvey-Brewin asks why we can't be consistent

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The tide has turned on reading instruction. Nearly all states have passed “science of reading” laws, and most researchers and educators now agree students need to learn letters and sounds explicitly and systematically to become proficient…

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The tide has turned on reading instruction. Nearly all states have passed “science of reading” laws, and most researchers and educators now agree students need to learn letters and sounds explicitly and systematically to become proficient…

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Q: “My rubric isn’t working. I’ve done all of the things I thought I was supposed to, but it isn’t helping students grow, and it isn’t specific enough for them to use for self or peer assessment. Please help.” – signed, a struggling high…

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Q: “My rubric isn’t working. I’ve done all of the things I thought I was supposed to, but it isn’t helping students grow, and it isn’t specific enough for them to use for self or peer assessment. Please help.” – signed, a struggling high…

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Todd Brekhus on unifying data, AI, and curriculum to help teachers act on insights in real time. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero A longtime leader at the intersection of data, literacy, and personalized learning, Todd Brekhus has helped shape…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Newark is not the same city it was a decade ago. Mayor Ras Baraka made that clear during his 12th State of…

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In our latest reader survey you let us know that you’d like more content on the topic of curriculum implementation. We’ve been hard at work having a look at this in the first few months of 2026, and in this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we…

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One underlying assumption of a curriculum is that it's comprised of knowledge and skills that are both knowable and worth knowing.

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One underlying assumption of a curriculum is that it's comprised of knowledge and skills that are both knowable and worth knowing.

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Q: “How can I help parents understand my nontraditional grading and assessment practices? I’m getting so much pushback this year that I’m considering going back to the old way because it feels like it might be easier. Can you please help?…

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Q: “How can I help parents understand my nontraditional grading and assessment practices? I’m getting so much pushback this year that I’m considering going back to the old way because it feels like it might be easier. Can you please help?…

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Media stories about foundation years, entry qualifications and weekend delivery all lead back to the same place. Jim Dickinson follows the data

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Jim Dickinson finds that disadvantaged students use AI as a production shortcut while their better-off peers treat it as a learning tool – and that the hidden curriculum explains why

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Jim Dickinson finds that disadvantaged students use AI as a production shortcut while their better-off peers treat it as a learning tool – and that the hidden curriculum explains why

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Not long ago, artificial intelligence in education felt novel. It was something shiny, experimental, and, for many educators, possibly unsettling at times. When ChatGPT arrived in November 2022, the initial conversations and concerns were…

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Where does AI meaningfully fit into curriculum and assessment?

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Explore insights from an AI literacy landscape scan The post AI Literacy Insights and Opportunities appeared first on Digital Promise .

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Where does AI meaningfully fit into curriculum and assessment?

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Reading time, 2 minutes: Can you define “metacognition” and provide some examples? Metacognition in the classroom refers to students’ ability to adapt, monitor and transfer their thinking when faced with new problems… … closely linked to…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. STEAM jobs are growing three times faster than every other field, with over half a million new positions expected by…

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Q: “How do I delegate effectively when my staff is already overwhelmed and I feel guilty adding to their plates?” A: If you’re a building leader who believes in shared leadership but still feels a knot of guilt every time you ask someone…

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Q: “How do I delegate effectively when my staff is already overwhelmed and I feel guilty adding to their plates?” A: If you’re a building leader who believes in shared leadership but still feels a knot of guilt every time you ask someone…

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Q: “How can a curriculum leader who works at the district level ensure initiative consistency and coherence across schools when there isn’t clarity about how they are being implemented in different schools or are being implemented…

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Q: “How can a curriculum leader who works at the district level ensure initiative consistency and coherence across schools when there isn’t clarity about how they are being implemented in different schools or are being implemented…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Did you know that 95% of students can learn to read by the end of first grade—yet many teachers feel unprepared to…

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Children in care are among the most vulnerable in our society. Too often they face significant challenges that can make success harder to achieve. Yet we also know how transformative the right support can be. When schools and colleges get…

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Did you know that 95% of students can learn to read by the end of first grade—yet many teachers feel unprepared to…

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Children in care are among the most vulnerable in our society. Too often they face significant challenges that can make success harder to achieve. Yet we also know how transformative the right support can be. When schools and colleges get…

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Key points: As literacy skills improved, so did cross-curricular performance Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading Scaling structured literacy with implementation science For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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Key points: As literacy skills improved, so did cross-curricular performance Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading Scaling structured literacy with implementation science For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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Alistair Berg/ Getty Images School students around Australia have begun their NAPLAN tests this week. Amid technical glitches during the writing component of the exam on Wednesday, there has also been confusion about the purpose of the…

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Alistair Berg/ Getty Images School students around Australia have begun their NAPLAN tests this week. Amid technical glitches during the writing component of the exam on Wednesday, there has also been confusion about the purpose of the…

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Rawpixel/ Getty Images NAPLAN testing started with a technical glitch on Wednesday morning. Schools were advised to pause the first day of assessments while a “widespread issue affecting students being able to log on to the online…

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Leaders, local authorities, parents and carers frequently ask about how we deal with complaints about a school. When we receive a complaint, we never rush to inspect. In this blog, I’ll explain the processes that we follow when deciding…

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Rawpixel/ Getty Images NAPLAN testing started with a technical glitch on Wednesday morning. Schools were advised to pause the first day of assessments while a “widespread issue affecting students being able to log on to the online…

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Leaders, local authorities, parents and carers frequently ask about how we deal with complaints about a school. When we receive a complaint, we never rush to inspect. In this blog, I’ll explain the processes that we follow when deciding…

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Andrea Piacquadio/ Pexels Parents of young children will be aware of the need to encourage early reading and maths skills in their kids. They know it’s important to make time to read with their children. Or point out that “cat” starts with…

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High-quality instructional materials alone won’t fuel achievement gains. What else is needed? At a Glance Too often, high-quality instructional materials don’t live up to their potential because teachers are not able to implement them with…

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The Active Playful Learning Consortium supports teachers to build a toolkit of play-based learning practices to incorporate into their instruction. At a Glance More states are mandating the use of play-based learning in schools, but…

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Introverted students and educators can flourish if schools make space for them. At a Glance Schools often favor extroverted traits, marginalizing introverted students and educators, who need quiet and time to reflect. Introverts tend to…

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Teachers find ways to subvert requirements when they’re asked to teach in ways that don’t align with their professional judgment. At a Glance Teachers have reacted in a variety of ways to requirements that they follow curriculums that go…

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What reforms do teachers believe will be most effective in helping them manage their time? At a Glance Policy makers have proposed reforms to help save educators’ time, yet teachers rarely have a voice in which reforms are most effective.…

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High-quality instructional materials alone won’t fuel achievement gains. What else is needed? At a Glance Too often, high-quality instructional materials don’t live up to their potential because teachers are not able to implement them with…

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The Active Playful Learning Consortium supports teachers to build a toolkit of play-based learning practices to incorporate into their instruction. At a Glance More states are mandating the use of play-based learning in schools, but…

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Introverted students and educators can flourish if schools make space for them. At a Glance Schools often favor extroverted traits, marginalizing introverted students and educators, who need quiet and time to reflect. Introverts tend to…

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Teachers find ways to subvert requirements when they’re asked to teach in ways that don’t align with their professional judgment. At a Glance Teachers have reacted in a variety of ways to requirements that they follow curriculums that go…

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What reforms do teachers believe will be most effective in helping them manage their time? At a Glance Policy makers have proposed reforms to help save educators’ time, yet teachers rarely have a voice in which reforms are most effective.…

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5 March 2023 By Jie Gao and Rachael Levy Many would agree that ‘literacy’ is a multifaceted concept. This is highlighted by UNESCO, who state that rather than a discrete set of skills, literacy is “now understood as a means of…

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As a professional mechanical engineer, Badri Ratnam was inspired when MIT started offering massive open online courses (MOOCs) in engineering and science in 2012. He wondered if he was up to the challenge of solving problem sets and…

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5 March 2023 By Jie Gao and Rachael Levy Many would agree that ‘literacy’ is a multifaceted concept. This is highlighted by UNESCO, who state that rather than a discrete set of skills, literacy is “now understood as a means of…

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Reading time, < 1 minute What one teaching technique can transform classroom learning? I recently hosted a livestream with Patrice Bain, co-author of Powerful Teaching, to explore what actually improves learning without adding to teacher…

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3 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott When people talk about decolonising the curriculum, the discussion often slides into content. Which authors are on the reading list? Which histories…

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Leslie “Les” Perelman, an influential figure in college writing assessment; a champion of writing instruction across all subject matters for over three decades at MIT; and a former MIT associate dean for undergraduate education, died on…

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Key points: The winning equation is English proficiency plus biliteracy Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience For more news on multilingual learners,…

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26 February 2026 By Rachael Levy and Jie Gao As 2026 is the UK National Year of Reading, there is no better time to reflect on the importance of parent-child shared reading. We know that reading with pre-school children in the home is one…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: What if 11+ tuition was actually curriculum-led? Teachers and school leaders are often asked for guidance about 11+ tuition. Families want something structured, interactive and affordable, but without it feeling…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: What if 11+ tuition was actually curriculum-led? Teachers and school leaders are often asked for guidance about 11+ tuition. Families want something structured, interactive and affordable, but without it feeling…

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Isaac Rose-Berman doesn’t think that gambling is evil. After deciding not to pursue a doctorate in political science, Rose-Berman became a professional gambler for a time. But these days, in his 20s, he’s finding himself writing, advising…

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Key points: Relationships are true drivers of successful reading initiatives Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026 For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub…

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Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with initial teacher education (ITE) providers to answer your questions. We’re publishing the most frequently…

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Key points: When students understand the logic behind the code, reading stops feeling random What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026 5 high-frequency and irregular word strategies rooted in the Science of Reading For more news…

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In class 21T.100 (Theater Arts Production), students are invited to join MIT Theater Arts faculty and staff in the development of a fully-staged production for an audience. Participants collaborate as performers, designers, writers,…

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Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with initial teacher education (ITE) providers to answer your questions. We’re publishing the most frequently…

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Key points: When students understand the logic behind the code, reading stops feeling random What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026 5 high-frequency and irregular word strategies rooted in the Science of Reading For more news…

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Key points: The way we understand language and literacy development has matured Solving the staffing crisis is key to the Science of Reading movement 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers For more news on literacy,…

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In classrooms across the country, children are showing progress in reading, yet many students cannot tell you what those words mean, why they matter or how the text connects to their lives. My first grade multilingual learner asked for…

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In classrooms across the country, children are showing progress in reading, yet many students cannot tell you what those words mean, why they matter or how the text connects to their lives. My first grade multilingual learner asked for…

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Key points: Aligning curriculum with career exposure is critical for students’ futures How CTE inspires long and fulfilling careers More teens are using summer for college and career prep For more news on career pathways, visit eSN’s…

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Key points: Cognitive training can reinforce student focus and attention Remote psychoeducational testing: What school leaders need to know Breaking the bell curve: Creating more pathways so every kid gets a big win For more news on…

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Reading time, 6 minutes: What do Ofsted say about teaching and learning in their new report cards? This post explores recent Ofsted reports focused on curriculum and teaching, highlighting key findings and solutions for schools. I’ve…

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Editor’s note : This piece originally ran on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is republished here with permission. Picture someone sitting at a kitchen table after the kids are finally in bed, laptop open, half-drunk mug of…

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You may have seen that the Department for Education (DfE) is tightening its guidance on mobile phones in schools . Our Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has said many times that you already have his and Ofsted's full backing to ban…

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You may have seen that the Department for Education (DfE) is tightening its guidance on mobile phones in schools . Our Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has said many times that you already have his and Ofsted's full backing to ban…

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Key points: Students thrive when their learning has purpose and connection Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom For more news on curriculum, visit eSN’s Innovative…

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A little girl stared at a list of test questions in her science class, unable to answer the majority. Resigned, she wrote at the top, “I failed badly” — although she misspelled it, instead writing, “I felled bedly.” She was not in an…

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Key points: Data should be pervasive, transparent, and accessible in near real-time Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing For more news on data…

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Key points: Data should be pervasive, transparent, and accessible in near real-time Real talk: What it really takes to lead successful grading reform Disrupting U.S. schools wasn’t possible before–that may be changing For more news on data…

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Key points: In an AI-saturated world, teaching students how to read visually is not optional AI for empathy: Using generative tools to deepen human connection in schools AI use is on the rise, but is guidance keeping pace? For more news on…

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Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with further education and skills (FE) providers to answer your questions. We’re publishing the most…

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Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with further education and skills (FE) providers to answer your questions. We’re publishing the most…

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Accessible artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help educators streamline course development, integrate evidence-based teaching strategies, and optimize workflows for more efficient, individualized instruction.

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Key points: The middle-school reading crisis in the U.S. is devastating for students Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. For more news on ELLs and reading, visit…

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Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with schools to answer your questions. We’re publishing the most frequently asked questions below, so you can…

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Key points: Bringing teachers in as partners is essential to success Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more on standards-based…

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Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with schools to answer your questions. We’re publishing the most frequently asked questions below, so you can…

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Key points: Bringing teachers in as partners is essential to success Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more on standards-based…

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Lerner Publishing Group, a leading publisher of K-12 educational materials, is proud to announce the launch of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s groundbreaking Genius and Joy curriculum in Summer 2026. This new, all-in-one supplemental…

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Lerner Publishing Group, a leading publisher of K-12 educational materials, is proud to announce the launch of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s groundbreaking Genius and Joy curriculum in Summer 2026. This new, all-in-one supplemental…

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Greenville, Wis – December 8, 2025 – School Specialty ® , a leading provider of learning environments, supplies and science curriculum to the preK-12 education market, today announced the acquisition of Nasco Education U.S. , a trusted…

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Greenville, Wis – December 8, 2025 – School Specialty ® , a leading provider of learning environments, supplies and science curriculum to the preK-12 education market, today announced the acquisition of Nasco Education U.S. , a trusted…

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I asked our students what hard things they have faced in the last year, things that they wanted to avoid or miss, things that they worried about it or things they are nervous about these were some of the examples they gave: making new…

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Key points: A lack of continuity disrupts the 3-5 years it takes for an initiative to take hold Scaling structured literacy with implementation science Strengthening middle school literacy: What educators need to know For more news on…

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The UCL Centre for Holocaust Education is the world’s leading institution for research-informed teacher and student education. Their pioneering MA Module, The Holocaust in the Curriculum , is an engaging 10-week online course which…

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In the rapidly evolving world of modern education, high-quality assessment has never been more essential for schools to monitor understanding, identify gaps, and ensure that no child is left behind on their learning journey. A new…

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When districts adopt evidence-based practices like Structured Literacy, it’s often with a surge of excitement and momentum. Yet the real challenge lies not in the initial adoption, but in sustaining and scaling these practices to create…

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Ernest Opoku knew he wanted to become a scientist when he was a little boy. But his school in Dadease, a small town in Ghana, offered no elective science courses — so Opoku created one for himself. Even though they had neither a dedicated…

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Ofsted has a unique perspective on the various places that children and learners experience. We gain this through our inspections of schools and further education and skills providers, and through our additional powers as the regulator of…

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Ofsted has a unique perspective on the various places that children and learners experience. We gain this through our inspections of schools and further education and skills providers, and through our additional powers as the regulator of…

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Iowa City, Iowa and Dallas, Texas (November 12, 2025) – ACT, a leader in college and career readiness assessment, and Texas Instruments Education Technology (TI), a division of the global semiconductor company, today announced a…

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This week we released information sets to schools, further education providers and inspectors that help frame our inspection activity. These are called the Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) for schools and Further Education and Skills…

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This week we released information sets to schools, further education providers and inspectors that help frame our inspection activity. These are called the Inspection Data Summary Report (IDSR) for schools and Further Education and Skills…

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Key points: New media has the potential to transform how people teach Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools For more on homeschooling and podcasts,…

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Since September, we’ve carried out pilot inspections in 115 schools and taken time to carefully review the findings. Overall, feedback on the renewed framework has continued to be really encouraging. Many providers described the toolkit…

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Key points: Supportive, well-designed classrooms set educators and students up for success 6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces How we designed a space where students connect, collaborate, and flourish For more news on…

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Since September, we’ve carried out pilot inspections in 115 schools and taken time to carefully review the findings. Overall, feedback on the renewed framework has continued to be really encouraging. Many providers described the toolkit…

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Key points: Supportive, well-designed classrooms set educators and students up for success 6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces How we designed a space where students connect, collaborate, and flourish For more news on…

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters . About one in four teachers say their schools don’t give students zeroes. And nearly all of them hate it. The collection of practices…

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Key points: It begins with embracing ‘organized chaos’ in the classroom How I came to love phenomena-based science instruction Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more news on the NGSS, visit…

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Key points: Critical data literacy helps students see the relevance of what they’re learning We are all digital immigrants now Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy For more on critical data literacy,…

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Key points: Middle school literacy is critical to life success From school year to summer: Why reliable edtech matters to boost literacy 4 tips to support the literacy needs of middle and high school students For more news on literacy,…

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Listen to the interview with Shane Safir, Marlo Bagsik, Crystal Watson, and Sawsan Jaber ( transcript ): Sponsored by Listenwise and Solution Tree In our efforts to improve school , especially in the United States, student voice has really…

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Key points: Software alone won’t move the needle–teachers must be part of the equation 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school For more news on…

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Key points: Software alone won’t move the needle–teachers must be part of the equation 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school For more news on…

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Key points: Supplementing curriculum enables teachers to reach every student Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more news on how to…

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Key points: Supplementing curriculum enables teachers to reach every student Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation For more news on how to…

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Key points: Teachers want stronger support, multilingual resources, and parent training 5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers How we’re rebuilding literacy–and confidence–in our high school For more news on the…

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In this blog, we take you through the changes we’ve made to our guidance on registering and inspecting school-based provision to reflect how we are seeing early years or childcare provision being delivered. Our updated guidance offers…

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In this blog, we take you through the changes we’ve made to our guidance on registering and inspecting school-based provision to reflect how we are seeing early years or childcare provision being delivered. Our updated guidance offers…

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Key points: The new school year is the perfect time to introduce a digital syllabus Beyond grades: Helping families support students academically Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management For more on classroom…

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Key points: Teaching assistants can have a positive impact on student achievement Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area For more news on…

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Expanding Our Reach to Better Serve the Middle East Region AlphaPlus is delighted to announce the opening of a new office branch in Bahrain. This strategic move underlines our commitment to providing high quality curriculum, qualification…

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Gemma O’Brien , AlphaPlus’ National Programme Lead for Personalised Assessments in Wales, introduces sample-based assessments, how they work and why they are a useful tool for policy makers looking for evidence to inform strategy and…

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At AlphaPlus we have extensive experience of designing and developing OSCEs across a range of clinical and healthcare contexts. In this article, Assessment Manager Gemma O’Brien discusses some of the key principles underpinning effective…

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Heather Venis, AlphaPlus’ Senior Project Manager (Qualifications), gives practical guidance for awarding organisations looking to develop a qualification. What’s in a qualification? When embarking on a qualification project, one of the…

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1. Introduction Training is crucial in many education and assessment organisations: Government bodies need to upskill large volumes of staff when introducing new educational and assessment programmes. Many awarding organisations find that…

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Dave Mellor, AlphaPlus’ Director of Assessment shares his thoughts on the challenges of closing the virtuous circle of teaching, learning and formative assessment. When teachers plan their lessons, they set out what they expect their class…

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“Chunk it, don’t flunk it”: leading and teaching a memorable curriculum In this session, Jude will explain the importance of “chunking” to help students develop faster understanding. He will examine this generally drawing on cognitive…

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Curriculum (in a) crisis: designing curriculum for a post-Corona world In this session, we will be looking at the core principles of curriculum design in the long-term and the medium-term towards an understanding of how they can help us to…

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The session will argue that whether they are providing support or challenge, senior leaders need to listen carefully to subject discourse. Leading a subject team in curriculum design, implementation and review is a weighty intellectual and…

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Early Maths Matters – deepening our understanding of great mathematics teaching for our youngest learners. Developing a sound understanding of mathematics when we are young is essential – children’s early mathematical understanding is…

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Curriculum should be at the heart of school priorities, but leadership of curriculum is far from straightforward. This presentation gives some suggestions for navigating the path, balancing essential tensions such as the need for subject…

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The evidence about curriculum development, CPDL and the leadership of both suggests that there is no systematic research reviews re: curriculum development with evidence re: pupil impacts – and too few studies with that to support them.…

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What constitutes the curriculum is the key educational issue of our time. In this session I will explore Christine Counsell’s concept of the Core Curriculum and the Hinterland Curriculum with very specific examples. I will explore who owns…