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People who take academic breaks less likely to continue studying
People who take academic breaks after high school are less likely to enrol in higher education – especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Closing the learning gaps in children’s literacy skills
Katy Pinchess, headteacher, talks about how Bentley CE Primary School is identifying and supporting children’s literacy skills to boost confidence as well as reading progress.
Helping pupils with special needs access phonics
A flexible approach is key to ensure the teaching of phonics can be personalised for children with special educational needs, says Katrina Cochrane, at Lexplore Analytics.
Link between multilingualism and better GSCE grades
Students who are multilingual – regardless of whether they are fluent or beginners in another language – scored higher in GSCE results.
Too soon to remove masks in US elementary schools, says study
COVID-19 case numbers need to be far lower than current rates before lifting mask mandates in US elementary schools according to new research
The key to safe sex education is understanding pleasure
Acknowledging pleasure as a key driver of sexual behaviour has more success in teaching safe sex than traditional sex education – as well as targeting STI/HIV risk reduction.
A new social contract for education: Science & evidence
Anantha Duraiappah, Director at UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), describes a new social contract for education, including why science and evidence matter.
85% of teachers in the Global South provided extra care for girls in education
Many teachers took on ‘humanitarian roles’ during COVID-19 school closures, aiming to improve girls’ education - as well as providing healthcare and safeguarding.
Blended learning: Strategic, not a reactive approach to change
Tatjana Babrauskienė from the European Economic and Social Committee, Workers’ Group (Group II), walks us through blended learning, underlining a strategic rather than reactive approach to change.
Understanding equality in light of gender bias in society
Alison Kriel, Founder, Above & Beyond Education, describes the importance of understanding equality in light of gender bias in society
Simulation model for schools to reopen safely during COVID-19
Researchers developed a simulation model for schools during the pandemic, identifying what schools need to do to minimise COVID cases.
£2.5 million scheme to support BAME students in postgraduate research
To inspire more Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students into postgraduate research, Durham university have introduced a £2.5 million scheme to diversify their education programmes.
Childhood vocabulary can predict future emotional regulation
A team find that expressive vocabulary at the age of 5-7 can predict likelihood of good emotional regulation, four years later.
Students retain information even when watching lectures at double-speed
Students can still retain information when watching their lectures at up to twice the speed, as recorded lectures have expanded during the pandemic.
Healthy cardiovascular habits taught young can lower heart disease risk
Teaching children about healthy habits can achieve lasting lifestyle changes, lowering cardiovascular disease risk through a multidisciplinary approach.
CO2 ventilation monitors to control COVID-19 in schools
In a new UK Government initiative to reduce the spread of COVID, schools across the UK have received CO2 monitors for better ventilation.
‘Guided’ play better for teaching children than direct instruction
Researchers find that play-based ‘guided’ learning through educational activities could be more beneficial for children’s development and skills.
Addressing diversity in UK secondary school history classes
Issues with diversity have occurred in school curriculums across the UK, but a national survey of teachers has noted history classes are incorporating more representation into their lessons.
‘Levelling-up’: The emerging role of education technology
Al Kingsley, CEO at NetSupport, discusses the potential role of education technology in "levelling up" - especially for vulnerable communities.
True disruption in education: An opportune moment for lasting change?
Christel Wolthoorn, Managing Director of LovedBy Design, examines how the education sector dealt with COVID disruption and the work that remains.
