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From the rise of authoritarian regimes to operating in a post-truth landscape, Olli-Pekka Heinonen outlines the upheavals international school leaders must be ready for

But schools may struggle to buy extra devices with stretched budgets, leaders warn

Fears that AI could undermine non-examined assessments may set alarm bells ringing for those who recall the old GCSE controlled assessments, says Yvonne Williams

The King’s coronation delaying Sats results reads like an esoteric exam question but the impact on schools – from teachers to governors – will be notable, says Michael Tidd

When measuring students’ understanding in the classroom, short-answer questions are a more effective approach than multiple-choice questions, finds Matthew Jones

Ofqual chief tells headteachers that if she were a centre leader, she would have all work that contributes to grades done in school under exam conditions to combat students using artificial intelligence to complete work

The independent review of assessment and qualifications is asking if external exams should be significantly reduced and if the Higher brand should be consigned to history – but how do teachers and heads feed back their views?

‘Unacceptable inequality’ that deaf children face by the time they sit their GCSEs is highlighted by new report

The Higher has been described as the ‘gold standard’ and the ‘cornerstone’ of Scottish education, but the term could be swept away after more than 130 years in an attempt to give parity to other qualifications and forms of learning

Long-awaited interim report from review of assessment and qualifications also recommends a ‘Scottish Diploma of Achievement’ that captures the full range of learning and experiences – not just academic qualifications

Only a minority of 2022 SQA appeals were successful, yet it seems unlikely that so many experienced teachers could be incapable of following published standards, says Peter Bain

Formative assessment is ubiquitous in schools but, according to former primary teacher and researcher, Shirley Clarke, the concept has been widely misunderstood. Here, she speaks with Kate Parker to set the record straight