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"I firmly believe that it is only through listening and engaging with young people in groups such as this that we will be able to make any real or meaningful change," says chair of exam board's new student group

By this time of year, teachers may be starting to feel close to burnout. Gemma Corby looks at the science of exhaustion

The countdown is on to the first break of the school year – here Gemma Corby explains how to make the most of half-term

International analysis finds secondary teachers in Scotland spend far more time teaching than those in other countries

Being awkward about asking for what you’re worth could be costing you dearly – especially if you’re a woman, writes Vivienne Porritt of #WomenEd

Teaching might be a female-dominated profession but it is only just starting to confront one of the biggest challenges for women in the workplace: the menopause. Schools are now, at long last, beginning to tackle this great taboo, write Emma Seith and Dave Speck – and talking openly about the subject is providing enormous relief to teachers who have been suffering in silence

The lunch ‘hour’ is fast becoming a thing of the past, consumed by competing pressures and demands on schools. Why is this happening, and what impact do shorter breaks have on students’ mental and physical health? How is the culture of a school affected – and should the government step in? Emma Seith and Dave Speck investigate

A Twitter thread has revealed a lack of support for teachers dealing with period pains. Kate Parker looks into the issue

Peer-on-peer sexual assault in schools is under scrutiny again because of a lack of ministerial action, says one parent

There are very good reasons why sex and relationships education is being made mandatory, argues Natasha Devon

Working in a toxic school? You’re not alone. We must share our experiences and help each other to detoxify our workplaces

Two mothers share their despair over the government's lack of action in tackling sexual violence in schools

Curling star Eve Muirhead shares her views on improving the health of Scotland’s youth – and reveals how she swapped daily doughnuts for an Olympic medal

‘Interminable’ wait for failing staff to be dealt with prompts heads’ body to speak up

Heads urged to follow nursery approach to get families involved in pupils’ learning

Excessive workload is among the reasons why teachers are experiencing mental health problems, study finds

This teacher will not be returning to school this month after being signed off with stress. Here, she reflects on the straw that finally broke the camel's back after 14 years in the classroom

Government accused of being ‘all talk’ as it urges teachers to make better use of research evidence

Government criticised for lack of funding and overlooking research findings

In a sparkling ceremony in London, a retiring headteacher – one of two Scottish winners – said that the prize gave national recognition to her ‘wee village’

What do the manifestos of the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats reveal about their education strategies?

School leaders warn that new recruitment portal won’t solve a shortage of teachers

The merger of the NUT and ATL unions is expected to bring added clout to teachers’ demands, but next month’s general election could slow progress – and taking action will be tougher than it has been before

Pupils, academics and campaigners voice their frustrations and call for the subject to be revamped