Wednesday
History teachers give ‘damning’ evidence in row over SQA grading
The drop in the Higher history pass rate has led to ‘anger’, ‘anxiety’ and loss of confidence among teachers, who say their concerns are being ‘brushed under the carpet’ by the awards body
Tackling teacher retention is about more than just money
The executive director of education for the Church of England explains why it has launched two courses aimed at helping teachers and leaders to flourish
Tuesday
Why digital profiles could more accurately reflect students’ achievements
Scottish secondary school leaders recently heard from Ben Mason that, following the Hayward review of assessment, ‘digital badges’ could help reflect achievements beyond those measured by exams
Why the ‘human capital theory’ era of education is over
In a century facing complex and profound challenges, we need to evolve our thinking on what education is for – including how we value educators and the young people they work with
Wednesday
Why the curriculum review must consider its international impact
Thousands of parents choose international schools delivering the English curriculum because of its quality and rigour – a reality that must not be overlooked, says Cobis CEO Colin Bell
Cambridge International: Qualifications uptake hits all-time high
The international exam body says entries for its November series grew by 7% on 2023, with more students taking Cambridge exams in 2024 than in any previous year
Friday
Could Scholar become a ‘pocket tutor’ for Scottish students?
Online learning platform Scholar is celebrating 25 years – Emma Seith speaks to its director about the possibilities that AI is opening up and why she would like the platform to be free for all
Tell schools how they’re being judged on progress, DfE warned
Exclusive findings reveal huge variety in schools’ approaches to tracking progress, with most leaders saying they will struggle without P8
