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Epistemic insight can spark students’ thirst for knowledge, says this academic – but what is it? And how can you embed it in your classroom?

New research reveals a student’s socio-economic disadvantage is less of a determiner for university study than we originally thought – here’s what teachers need to know

Academies used Oak National more than other state schools, and four other key findings from the online academy’s data

Encouraging students to predict an answer before being told the correct one can spark their curiosity and foster meaningful learning, says Alex Quigley

‘Neuromyths’ – commonly held misconceptions about the brain that have been debunked by research – pose a threat to SEND support in schools, warn the researchers behind a major new study. So, what are these stubborn beliefs that persist within our education system? And what’s the secret to crushing them once and for all, asks John Morgan

Is your caffeine fix helping or hindering your physical health and classroom capabilities? Christina Quaine explores the evidence

We need to pay attention to children who find school challenging at a young age or they will become disengaged and disillusioned as teenagers, warns Megan Dixon

Just because we’ve been doing something for years, it doesn’t mean it’s still relevant today, writes Bhamika Bhudia

When edu-research includes the expertise of teachers and students, it’s instantly more relevant and meaningful, writes this team

Catch up with the latest education news and views

Classroom interruptions over the course of a year can result in up to 20 days of lost study time, according to research. Simon Creasey discovers why such distractions hamper pupils’ progress and outlines what teachers can do about it

In our response to Covid’s impact on schooling, we should shift the focus away from learning loss and on to learning disruption, urges Margaret Mulholland