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The government’s pledge to halve the disadvantage-related attainment gap is ‘intentionally’ vague and does not address the root causes of this inequality in outcomes, experts tell MPs

Following the death of education researcher Paul Black, his colleague and co-author Dylan Wiliam reflects on the legacy of his work on assessment and classroom practice

A new exam series in October and earlier results days are among the changes unveiled by the provider of exams to schools across the world

Exam board OCR apologises for ‘inconsistencies in our past materials’ but insists there were ‘no errors’ in maths question – prompting a petition for papers to be re-marked

Cambridge International Education issues IGCSE and A-level results twice every year – here’s all the key information about results days and appeals this year

In an age when AI can deliver facts in a fraction of a second, educators need to focus on doing what tech cannot do – exploring knowledge and understanding through talk, says Alex Hebbes

Exam boards Cambridge, Pearson and OxfordAQA write to schools in UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait, confirming students will be graded on existing work and teacher assessments

Gaps in outcomes between high-achieving pupils from disadvantaged and more affluent backgrounds emerge in secondary school, research shows

Instead of sitting exams, students will receive results based on externally assessed coursework and teacher-predicted grades

OxfordAQA urges schools in the region to apply for special considerations for all students and says a final decision on whether exams will go ahead will be made soon

Artificial intelligence is ‘an area of significant concern’ for schools, says the International Baccalaureate’s chief digital officer – but it has incredible potential ‘if used mindfully’

Early education minister’s letter to chief inspector outlines new requirements for Ofsted, including the need to inspect every four years