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Online learners often drop out due to low motivation, poor design, lack of interaction, and technical issues. This article explores key causes and offers practical strategies like better engagement, support, and relevance to improve…

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The post How Teaching Changes By Country appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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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. Everyone is talking about AI. How do we start? I started my journey into teaching coding with amazing resources, with…

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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. Everyone is talking about AI. How do we start? I started my journey into teaching coding with amazing resources, with…

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Reading time, 3 minutes: What changes when teachers and school leaders shift their perspective? Adopting a macro, meso and micro perspectives can help teachers and school leaders understand why the same school can feel very different…

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A survey of almost 400 parents has assessed their interest and preferences in a school-provided meal offering for Australian primary schools. Respondents were asked about cost, nutrition and quality, environmental sustainability, access,…

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It's time to recognize teachers for their mad skills.

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

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Across Pennsylvania, districts are struggling to recruit, prepare and retain Black teachers, who make up just 3.7% of the commonwealth’s educator workforce . This gap reflects an educator pipeline that has not kept pace with a student…

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The post Tackling The Big Issue Of Wellbeing In Small Schools appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It has taken time to work through the government’s SEND reform proposals in detail. As both a parent and foster parent of children with special educational needs and disabilities, I … The post SEND…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It has taken time to work through the government’s SEND reform proposals in detail. As both a parent and foster parent of children with special educational needs and disabilities, I … The post SEND…

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If your staffroom feels a bit quieter on the recruitment front this year, you’re not imagining it. Job ads for secondary teaching posts are at their lowest level in nine years of data — down 32% on last year and 46% below pre-pandemic…

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If your staffroom feels a bit quieter on the recruitment front this year, you’re not imagining it. Job ads for secondary teaching posts are at their lowest level in nine years of data — down 32% on last year and 46% below pre-pandemic…

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‘Induction and mentoring is about bringing your academic capability to life in the reality of a classroom.’ In today’s podcast, CEO of AITSL Tim Bullard joins Teacher Deputy Editor Rebecca Vukovic to talk all about improving induction for…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: SEND has been in the spotlight in Parliament once again this week. The Education Select Committee spent Tuesday morning having a look at the Government’s proposed SEND reforms in order … The post The…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: SEND has been in the spotlight in Parliament once again this week. The Education Select Committee spent Tuesday morning having a look at the Government’s proposed SEND reforms in order … The post The…

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In our latest reader submission, Dr Aylie Davidson, Lecturer in Mathematics Education at Deakin University, explains that planning for learning necessitates intellectual and collaborative effort, and outlines what an effective planning…

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At the heart of meaningful mathematics lies the ability to analyze, interpret, and justify reasoning.

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This week, Teacher Tapp stats have been used in a BBC Radio Four programme, File On 4 Investigates: Are white working-class girls falling behind? The BBC asked Teacher Tapp to help investigate. We asked senior leaders about the caring…

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More than learning new routines and policies, entering a school for the first time requires understanding how the organisation functions. Schools are structured environments with defined roles, responsibilities and lines of accountability.…

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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. The scientific method isn't just for science class. The exploration, the curiosity, the collaboration and teamwork,…

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The post Can Music Help Revision? Study Finds ‘It Depends’ appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post England’s Education Workforce Shows Mixed Recovery But Deep Structural Pressures appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: Hope is not a luxury in the SEND system. It is what keeps families going through years of assessments, exclusions, appeals, and meetings that too often feel adversarial. Hope is … The post When hope…

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Klaus Vedfelt/ Getty Images Students’ mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges emerge before the age of 14 . It is also estimated that more than 50% of children…

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This week, Teacher Tapp stats have been used in a BBC Radio Four programme, File On 4 Investigates: Are white working-class girls falling behind? The BBC asked Teacher Tapp to help investigate. We asked senior leaders about the caring…

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More than learning new routines and policies, entering a school for the first time requires understanding how the organisation functions. Schools are structured environments with defined roles, responsibilities and lines of accountability.…

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The post Can Music Help Revision? Study Finds ‘It Depends’ appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post Only Three In Ten Young People Feel Prepared For Adult Life appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post Creative Pathways Narrow Sharply For Young People, Cambridge Study Finds appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post England’s Education Workforce Shows Mixed Recovery But Deep Structural Pressures appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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Key points: Actionable strategies for supporting safer workplaces for K-12 teachers Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times For more on emergency planning,…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: Hope is not a luxury in the SEND system. It is what keeps families going through years of assessments, exclusions, appeals, and meetings that too often feel adversarial. Hope is … The post When hope…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Big news for edu podcast fans – we have compiled our very own Teacher Tapp Podcast Chart 2026 Primary teachers 🥇 Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) 🥈 Teach, Sleep, Repeat 🥉 Thinking Deeply about Primary Education…

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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. Hello Reader, April is here and it is exciting! Artemis II launched on April 1st – the first crewed mission beyond…

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Byron Laws and Anna Jester, members of the Mental Health Awareness and Action Community of Interest (CoIN) discuss the challenges of unemployment and the impact of industry-wide uncertainty on personal and professional well-being. The post…

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The laugh you need to make it through another day.

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Completion rates have long been the default metric for measuring success in eLearning programs. Inherited from traditional, classroom-based learning models, completion is easy to measure and provides a simple, comparable number for…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Big news for edu podcast fans – we have compiled our very own Teacher Tapp Podcast Chart 2026 Primary teachers 🥇 Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) 🥈 Teach, Sleep, Repeat 🥉 Thinking Deeply about Primary Education…

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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. Hello Reader, April is here and it is exciting! Artemis II launched on April 1st – the first crewed mission beyond…

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Byron Laws and Anna Jester, members of the Mental Health Awareness and Action Community of Interest (CoIN) discuss the challenges of unemployment and the impact of industry-wide uncertainty on personal and professional well-being. The post…

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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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‘Perhaps the most important realisation for any school community is that culture is never owned by leadership alone.’ In her first column for Teacher, Associate Principal Rachael Lehr explores how strong, positive school cultures are…

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Listen to the interview with Nathan Maynard: Sponsored by Erikson Institute and Listenwise This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no…

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Listen to the interview with Nathan Maynard: Sponsored by Erikson Institute and Listenwise This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no…

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Teaching in England operates within a clear legal and contractual framework. Still, many teachers – particularly those early in their careers or new to the system – are uncertain about their rights. This uncertainty can lead to overwork,…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: This is Part two of yesterday's article about EOTAS, the out of school EHCP package that's been completely ignored in the SEND proposals of the Schools's White Paper. One of … The post Part 2: The…

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Teaching in England operates within a clear legal and contractual framework. Still, many teachers – particularly those early in their careers or new to the system – are uncertain about their rights. This uncertainty can lead to overwork,…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: This is Part two of yesterday's article about EOTAS, the out of school EHCP package that's been completely ignored in the SEND proposals of the Schools's White Paper. One of … The post Part 2: The…

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics release data on schools and students in Australia each year. The latest data for 2025 show increases in student enrolment and retention. Find out more in this infographic.

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The post Ofsted Inspection Changes: Inclusion appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: There is no denying the Government's Schools White Paper is a lengthy document with considerable detail about the reforms Labour wants to implement to our SEND system. But there is … The post The…

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The post Ofsted Inspection Changes: Inclusion appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: There is no denying the Government's Schools White Paper is a lengthy document with considerable detail about the reforms Labour wants to implement to our SEND system. But there is … The post The…

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Our guest on today’s podcast is Kayla Borg from St Mary’s Primary School in Whittlesea, Victoria. She shares how she went about co‑designing a podcast lesson for her year 5 and 6 students in partnership with the eSmart team at the Alannah…

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Higher or lower than 50%?! Try our super quick stat game The post QuickTapp appeared first on Teacher Tapp .

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! We hope you had a lovely Easter weekend – our numbers tell us… 🐣 Most of the Easter egg hunts took place in the South West. 🍫 North West was were the chocolate eating was most likely to happen. 👨‍🍳 🥘…

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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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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Suspensions across New York City’s public schools plunged in the first half of this school year, according to…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! We hope you had a lovely Easter weekend – our numbers tell us… 🐣 Most of the Easter egg hunts took place in the South West. 🍫 North West was were the chocolate eating was most likely to happen. 👨‍🍳 🥘…

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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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In today’s article Samantha Ephraims from Kalkie State School in Queensland uses the teen fandoms of Taylor Swift and television show Stranger Things as examples of students mirroring the scientific process, and suggests that the fandoms…

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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. Artificial intelligence isn't coming to education—it's already here, reshaping how we work and what our students need…

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Key points: A stable learning foundation lets students feel seen and supported Taking a deeper look at students’ well-being Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports For more news on student mental health,…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Matt Walker, National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) We've covered the newly-renamed "Inclusion Bases"— previously known as resourced provision or SEN Units—quite a few times. They make…

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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. Artificial intelligence isn't coming to education—it's already here, reshaping how we work and what our students need…

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Key points: A stable learning foundation lets students feel seen and supported Taking a deeper look at students’ well-being Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supports For more news on student mental health,…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Matt Walker, National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) We've covered the newly-renamed "Inclusion Bases"— previously known as resourced provision or SEN Units—quite a few times. They make…

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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. A recent meta-analysis of 21 studies found that inquiry-based learning has a significant positive effect on student…

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As a mom of a child with special needs, I often spend the majority of my day filing insurance forms for reimbursement. I can spend hours on the phone trying to find out why coverage was denied for my child’s therapy. Usually, it is due to…

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Listen to the interview with Cindy Lopez ( transcript ): Sponsored by Ellis Even the most well-prepared, experienced teacher can run into situations with students that leave them stumped. Students are coming to school with more needs than…

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Listen to the interview with Cindy Lopez ( transcript ): Sponsored by Ellis Even the most well-prepared, experienced teacher can run into situations with students that leave them stumped. Students are coming to school with more needs than…

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What worked in elementary school often assumes a level of adult scaffolding that middle school systems quietly remove.

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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. P.S. Weekly is back with Season 3! The Bell’s high school reporters have once again teamed up with Chalkbeat…

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What worked in elementary school often assumes a level of adult scaffolding that middle school systems quietly remove.

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As a school, establishing partnerships that tap into external resources and expertise can enhance student outcomes. At Findon Primary School, a partnership with CSIRO has engaged students with the aviation and aerospace industries and even…

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Bloom's Revised Taxonomy is an update that, among other changes, revised the language and hierarchy of the Cognitive Process Dimension.

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These five strategies social emotional learning strategies will not only benefit students, but can also be beneficial to teachers, too.

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Dr Andrea Honess, Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology The government’s Schools White Paper and SEND consultation set out some welcome ambitions…

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Bloom's Revised Taxonomy is an update that, among other changes, revised the language and hierarchy of the Cognitive Process Dimension.

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: By Dr Andrea Honess, Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology The government’s Schools White Paper and SEND consultation set out some welcome ambitions…

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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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New article from Special Needs Jungle: The Department for Education doesn't seem to know whether it's coming or going. Yesterday it was forced to issue a "clarification" over its consultation; specifically, the bit where it said … The post…

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Four research-based classroom management principles" relationships, routines, engagement design, and restorative responses.

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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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New article from Special Needs Jungle: The Department for Education doesn't seem to know whether it's coming or going. Yesterday it was forced to issue a "clarification" over its consultation; specifically, the bit where it said … The post…

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Four research-based classroom management principles" relationships, routines, engagement design, and restorative responses.

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Listen to the interview with Melanie Meehan and Maggie Roberts ( transcript ): Sponsored by Renaissance and Erikson Institute This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: Today, we’re looking at a number of different research reports—most of them the Government’s own—that point to a growing mismatch between its mainstream inclusion ambitions and schools’ ability to…

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: Today, we’re looking at a number of different research reports—most of them the Government’s own—that point to a growing mismatch between its mainstream inclusion ambitions and schools’ ability to…

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To address staffing concerns and improve language provision in primary schools, an innovative program known as TCL (Teachers as Co-Learners) supports the provision of languages through daily allocation of 15-minute chunks during the school…

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Hill Street Studios/ Getty Images Almost half of surveyed Australia’s school principals face physical violence in their jobs. Almost 90% say they encounter offensive behaviour from students, parents and even colleagues, according to new…

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Hill Street Studios/ Getty Images Almost half of surveyed Australia’s school principals face physical violence in their jobs. Almost 90% say they encounter offensive behaviour from students, parents and even colleagues, according to new…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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"What people believe about someone or thing matters more than what is true."

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It’s been a month since the government announced the Schools White Paper and their consultation on SEND reform. The consultation’s still ongoing. If you need some inspiration or motivation to … The…

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"What people believe about someone or thing matters more than what is true."

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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It’s been a month since the government announced the Schools White Paper and their consultation on SEND reform. The consultation’s still ongoing. If you need some inspiration or motivation to … The…

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Where does AI meaningfully fit into curriculum and assessment?

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New research shows students recognise bullying to be intentional and emotionally harmful behaviour, and they want to help, but many don’t feel able to intervene. In this article we speak to Dr Aneeza Pervez about the implications of these…

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Where does AI meaningfully fit into curriculum and assessment?

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New research on a group of Australian preschoolers suggests more than 40% are dealing with an anxiety disorder. The study , led by Monash University and published in the journal of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, was based on…

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In today’s podcast, CEO of the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation and Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Mandy Nayton, joins Teacher’s Dominique Beech to share frameworks to support all students to read successfully. We cover essential…

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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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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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Trauma enters classrooms through the invisible backpacks students carry each day. While educators cannot remove that weight, they can help make it more manageable. In today’s article Associate Professor Bryan Matera and Jenna Larsen from…

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A new survey shows households with children under age 18 are experiencing economic strain, with parents suffering from depression, burnout and hopelessness. Capita launched the new national survey, Quarterly Insights from American Families…

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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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Key points: Shifts are small, but meaningful for students’ well-being The untaught lesson: Prioritizing behavior as essential learning Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more news on student well-being, visit…

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Think you know schools? Try our NEW Teacher Tapp quiz! The post TappIt – ups and downs appeared first on Teacher Tapp .

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A new survey shows households with children under age 18 are experiencing economic strain, with parents suffering from depression, burnout and hopelessness. Capita launched the new national survey, Quarterly Insights from American Families…

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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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Key points: Shifts are small, but meaningful for students’ well-being The untaught lesson: Prioritizing behavior as essential learning Mental health screeners help ID hidden needs, research finds For more news on student well-being, visit…

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Think you know schools? Try our NEW Teacher Tapp quiz! The post TappIt – ups and downs appeared first on Teacher Tapp .

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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Hey there, Teacher Tappers! Easter holiday is on the horizon for many of you now, but exactly how long you have to wait before your break begins varies around the country. For the vast majority of teachers in London, East of England, South…

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In his new book, From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Leadership Reset, educational leader and author Brad Gaynor explores the growing pressures on school leaders and the toll these demands can take on wellbeing. In this extract for Teacher…

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Referral Incentive Terms and Conditions Overview Thank you for being part of Teacher Tapp. To say thank you for helping us grow, we are rewarding you for inviting new teachers to join the app. Between 13 April 2026 and 30 April 2026, you…

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Referral Incentive Terms and Conditions Overview Thank you for being part of Teacher Tapp. To say thank you for helping us grow, we are rewarding you for inviting new teachers to join the app. Between 13 April 2026 and 30 April 2026, you…

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Participating in professional learning can be energising and inspiring, but introducing what you’ve learned into your own practice – and sustaining it over the long term – can be hard. Taking small, simple steps on a regular basis was a…

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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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Training on how to teach gets plenty of attention in teacher training, but what about how to manage teachers? This is often overlooked, and to the detriment of teacher wellbeing. In our first blog on managing teachers, we looked at line…

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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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Training on how to teach gets plenty of attention in teacher training, but what about how to manage teachers? This is often overlooked, and to the detriment of teacher wellbeing. In our first blog on managing teachers, we looked at line…

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In The Research Files Episode 105, Jo Earp is joined by Dr Alexandra Hennessey from the University of Manchester to talk about a research study exploring how different schools in the UK have adopted the Well Schools framework. Their…

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For the last 4 years, Gus Humphries has been working to develop and implement the Questions for Thinking (Q4T) Program at Caulfield Grammar School. In our latest reader contribution, he shares the key ingredients of the opt-in professional…

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Forget traditional, advice-heavy mentorship; our Sixth Form students are now operating on a higher level more associated with executive training. Recognizing the profound impact of true coaching methodology, we have invested in teaching…

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‘Supporting relationship skills often requires empathy, active listening and sustained dialogue.’ OECD Director of Education and Skills Andreas Schleicher shares international insights from TALIS 2024 on how teachers respond when students…

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For some students, the difference between walking through the school gate or staying home is as simple – and as heavy – as a clean uniform. Not-for-profit Orange Sky Australia is now partnering with schools to install free, on-campus…

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Listen to the interview with Chris Luzniak: Sponsored by Erikson Institute and Listenwise This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra…

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Listen to the interview with Chris Luzniak: Sponsored by Erikson Institute and Listenwise This page contains Bookshop.org links. When you make a purchase through these links, Cult of Pedagogy gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra…

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Key points: Identifying systemic issues can help leaders create meaningful change Chronic absenteeism could derail K-12 education When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing? For more on chronic…

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Major aspects to help students work effectively with files. How to avoid common mistakes. Adoption of a systematic approach to working with information.

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Major aspects to help students work effectively with files. How to avoid common mistakes. Adoption of a systematic approach to working with information.

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Listening comprehension is another essential component of language learning.

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Reading time, 3 minutes: Are you being asked to “do adaptive teaching” as if it’s a new initiative? There are lots of teachers, schools and colleges searching for ‘adaptive teaching’ ideas and support. There are just as many misconceptions…

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Listening comprehension is another essential component of language learning.

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Reading time, 3 minutes: Are you being asked to “do adaptive teaching” as if it’s a new initiative? There are lots of teachers, schools and colleges searching for ‘adaptive teaching’ ideas and support. There are just as many misconceptions…

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Key points: When students are excited to show up, attendance becomes a result–not a requirement In districts, reaching readiness, retention, and success Strengthening the PK-12 leadership pipeline during a succession crisis For more news…

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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. When the Van Andel Institute for Education asked real scientists and engineers what they valued most in the students…

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Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt presented a forceful analysis of the damage smartphones and social media are doing to our cognition, our civic fabric, and our children’s wellbeing, while calling for renewed action to ward off their…

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Key points: When students are excited to show up, attendance becomes a result–not a requirement In districts, reaching readiness, retention, and success Strengthening the PK-12 leadership pipeline during a succession crisis For more news…

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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. When the Van Andel Institute for Education asked real scientists and engineers what they valued most in the students…

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These platforms are verified by ESSA standards, and widespread adoption by educators from grade 3 through higher education.

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Key points: Districts need to feel assured that data is behind every decision Student success doesn’t have to feel impossible–here’s how it’s achievable For more on teacher retention, visit eSN’s Resource Centers It’s critical that schools…

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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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These platforms are verified by ESSA standards, and widespread adoption by educators from grade 3 through higher education.

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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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The alert came around 7 p.m. Brittani Phillips checked her phone. A middle school counselor in Putnam County, Florida, Phillips receives messages from an artificial intelligence-enabled therapy platform that students use during nonschool…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: Is live feedback reducing workload, or just changing the paperwork trail? Live feedback isn’t a marking strategy. It’s a response strategy! Schools have embraced live feedback (often called “live marking”) to…

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Reading time, 2 minutes: Is live feedback reducing workload, or just changing the paperwork trail? Live feedback isn’t a marking strategy. It’s a response strategy! Schools have embraced live feedback (often called “live marking”) to…

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Image: Victor Delgado Listen to the interview with Wendy Amato and Marcee Harris: Sponsored by Renaissance and SchoolAI This article was co-authored by Marcee Harris . A student stares at a challenging assignment, pencil down. “I don’t get…

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University can be a time of great opportunities, but it can also be very stressful . Many students need to support themselves financially and may be living away from home. Students are also under constant deadlines and, if in their final…

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Image: Victor Delgado Listen to the interview with Wendy Amato and Marcee Harris: Sponsored by Renaissance and SchoolAI This article was co-authored by Marcee Harris . A student stares at a challenging assignment, pencil down. “I don’t 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. The creation of balanced class lists in elementary schools can sometimes be the stuff of legends. With all of the…

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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. Michelle Kassorla shared ​a great (or alarming, I shoudl say) rundown of the Einstein tool​ . Basically this tool was…

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Reading time, 3 minutes: Do you create seating plans for your classroom to improve learning? Seating plans are not just for the start of the year or for unruly year 9 and 10 students; they are one of the most underused teaching tools in…

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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. Michelle Kassorla shared ​a great (or alarming, I shoudl say) rundown of the Einstein tool​ . Basically this tool was…

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Reading time, 3 minutes: Do you create seating plans for your classroom to improve learning? Seating plans are not just for the start of the year or for unruly year 9 and 10 students; they are one of the most underused teaching tools in…

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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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Already struggling to get help, families with children with special needs are concerned changes could make things worse At the age of 12, May Race’s son Joseph spends almost all of his time in his bedroom, too anxious, burnt out and – she…

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Reading time, 4 minutes: Can one teaching and learning strategy really strip school improvement back to basics? This post offers a teaching and learning strategy for secondary schools. More and more schools get in touch with me and repeat…

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Reading time, 4 minutes: Can one teaching and learning strategy really strip school improvement back to basics? This post offers a teaching and learning strategy for secondary schools. More and more schools get in touch with me and repeat…

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Key points: PLC+ helps educators stay engaged, effective, and resilient How AI can fix PD for teachers Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms For more on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In…

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Key points: PLC+ helps educators stay engaged, effective, and resilient How AI can fix PD for teachers Tips, tools, and truths: Making PD meaningful in today’s classrooms For more on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In…

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This year, Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence . That statement of foundational political principles and national identity in the summer of 1776 capped off a year of armed conflict marked by…

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I unlock my classroom door each morning, and before I ever reach the board, I reach for a screen. I check messages that came in overnight, scan platform updates and read alerts that did not exist when I was a student. Families reach out…

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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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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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Chicago, (February 1, 2026) — Avantis Education, a global leader in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology for K-12 schools, is showcasing its newest product EduverseTHRIVE for the first time in the U.S. at TCEA 2026 (ClassVR…

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Listen to the interview with Nashwa Elkoshairi: Sponsored by Renaissance and SchoolAI Teaching writing has always been a challenge for me. Standardized testing, scripted programs, tight timelines, and pressure to meet state report card…

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Listen to the interview with Nashwa Elkoshairi: Sponsored by Renaissance and SchoolAI Teaching writing has always been a challenge for me. Standardized testing, scripted programs, tight timelines, and pressure to meet state report card…

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Reading time, 5 minutes: Is CPD in your school or college still fit for purpose, or are you full up with professional learning? There is an emerging shift from fragmented CPD to sustained professional learning that builds teacher expertise…

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As I approached the first day of teaching my writing course, there was a healthy balance of excitement and anxiety coursing through my veins. But the first-day jitters weren’t for the reason that you would expect. Yes, I worried about how…

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Teacher burnout has reached crisis levels, and proposed solutions often miss the mark. Another professional development session on self-care. Another webinar on stress management. Another reminder to practice gratitude. These well-meaning…

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Teacher burnout has reached crisis levels, and proposed solutions often miss the mark. Another professional development session on self-care. Another webinar on stress management. Another reminder to practice gratitude. These well-meaning…

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Key points: Teachers must have the tools to support students in all aspects The rise of remote psychoeducational testing: What schools need to know One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health For more news on student…

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Key points: Teachers must have the tools to support students in all aspects The rise of remote psychoeducational testing: What schools need to know One-third of U.S. public schools screen students for mental health For more news on student…