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Hold the front page! Why no news really is good news
The politicians keep interfering in education because they want to make headlines – and we are the ones who have to lump it
5 May 2017
The lost art of doing nothing in the classroom - a guide for teachers
Teachers are trying to do too much when it comes to student learning, says this teacher. They need to take a step back and give students the room to grow
13 February 2017
When emotion trumps truth, teachers have failed
Could Brexit and the rise of Donald Trump be traced back to people’s experiences in the classroom?
10 February 2017
F**k it, let everybody swear in the classroom
Those attempting to keep abusive language out of schools seem to be fighting a losing battle, so perhaps it’s time for a different approach
18 November 2016
How to handle pupils who love playing up
Some students crave the limelight – and their attempts to grab attention can disrupt lessons. Gordon Cairns offers advice on neutralising this threat to classroom order
21 October 2016
Too many euphemisms make a mockery of reports
It’s time to drop the clichés in school reports and focus on conveying the real issues as clearly as possible, writes one English teacher
9 September 2016
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