International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Thursday
13th Mar 2025
Two international school groups announce more acquisitions
International Schools Partnership boosts Brazilian presence while Inspired Education strengthens online school portfolio with US deal
Aphantasia: education鈥檚 blind spot in teaching reading
What is it like to learn to read when you can鈥檛 make mental pictures? It鈥檚 an issue more educators should be aware of, argues Professor Julia Thomas
Wednesday
12th Mar 2025
8 ideas to inform your school鈥檚 mobile phone policy
The Welsh government has been advised not to pursue an outright ban on phones in schools 鈥� so what do teachers and pupils think should be done?
Stephen Morgan: We must avoid an AI digital divide
Writing exclusively for 糖心Vlog, DfE minister sets out the latest government thinking about artificial intelligence in education 鈥� and highlights the need to ensure that all schools have equal access
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Why have we stopped talking about bullying?
A change in approach to behaviour means the word 鈥榖ullying鈥� has dropped out of discussions 鈥� but that doesn鈥檛 mean it isn鈥檛 happening, says Professor Ian Rivers
Why schools resist flexible working (and how to change their minds)
Despite much rhetoric about flexible working, there is not enough flexibility for teachers in schools 鈥� and that鈥檚 down to a number of core challenges, argues Mark Roberts, who details how to fix them
Tuesday
11th Mar 2025
Where we鈥檙e going wrong with science in early years
Closing the attainment gap in science for disadvantaged young people will require a more nuanced approach in EYFS, argues Julian Grenier
Steve Munby: 鈥榊ou can never fully prepare for how it feels to lead鈥�
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Steve Munby, former CEO of the National College
Thursday
6th Mar 2025
4 ways to discuss affluent neglect with parents
A leader in China offers guidance on how to tackle the tricky topic of neglect with parents who, on the surface, provide their children with everything they could need
How does revision actually work in the brain?
Mark Enser explores the three key processes you and your students need to understand to make knowledge stick ahead of exams