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With 200,000 education apps available, it’s hard to know which ones will actually add value, says researcher Laura Outhwaite, as she shares the five questions every teacher should ask

In the science classroom, students need to have the opportunity to make real-life scientific discoveries, stresses Jo Foster from the Institute for Research in Schools, who shares advice for embedding citizen science in your school

A new research project hopes to improve the potential of children in the first five years of life - by adding lessons to the key stage 3 science curriculum about how to talk to babies and toddlers. Christina Quaine speaks to the researchers behind the project

We all know that teacher talk is powerful, but research suggests there are some common phrases that ‘nudge’ pupils in the wrong direction, says Mark Roberts

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

As new research reveals access to a ‘gold-standard’ primary school library can foster a culture of reading for pleasure, author Cressida Cowell and experts involved in the ‘Life-changing Libraries’ project explain what the findings mean for schools

Teachers with big social media followings have been credited as the driving force behind the rise of research-informed practice. But what are the broader implications of their influence? A new study aims to find out, John Morgan learns

No two school settings are the same – and that means we should always be cautious when applying research findings in the classroom, says Christian Bokhove

As both parents and teachers report lower levels of language and attention among reception-aged children, Megan Dixon looks at how to support children with Developmental Language Disorder

Physical tools commonly used to teach maths concepts are increasingly being replaced by virtual equivalents. But should they be? Chris Parr looks at the research

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

When it comes to inclusive education, reform is on its way – and policymakers would do well to learn from countries like Italy, Portugal and Finland, says Margaret Mulholland