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What does it mean to be popular? And how does it influence young people’s behaviour and learning? Researcher Brett Laursen shares his findings

Rather than trying to be liked and accepted, teachers need to call every student to account, and craft their language to lead for better behaviour, says Bill Rogers

Fewer children in England report that they enjoy reading, but what can be done to reverse the trend? Zofia Niemtus speaks to researcher Teresa Cremin to find out

Language development is a critical foundation of education – and one of the areas worst hit by the pandemic – so how can schools best support it? We speak to expert Charles Hulme to find out

Our understanding of the adolescent brain has grown exponentially in recent years, says neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, as she shares the implications for schools

Making time for play in schools is more important than ever, Paul Ramchandani, the world’s first professor of play, tells Zofia Niemtus