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Betty Hart and Todd Risley’s seminal study on the ‘word gap’ has been criticised over the years – but while their initial research was limited, we can still learn a lot from it, argues Alex Quigley

Teaching students to read aloud isn’t a priority for most secondary teachers, but new research shows reading fluency may matter more to older students than we think, says Alex Quigley

Research evidence can steer effective classroom practice, but too often, teachers simply don’t have the time to engage with it, says Alex Quigley, as he sets out what needs to change

There’s a lot more to developing children’s spelling abilities than weekly spelling lists, writes Alex Quigley, in an exclusive extract from his new book

As audiobooks and podcasts gain popularity, teachers are wondering if there are advantages to using them in the classroom. Here, Alex Quigley explores the research

While most teachers would agree that boosting engagement is a good thing, fewer are clear on exactly what it is and how to develop it, says Alex Quigley