Friday
Covid stalled progress and shifted priorities, say heads
The impact of Covid on Scottish schools’ attempts to close the poverty-related attainment gap has been revealed in a survey of headteachers
WATCH: School meals delivered by drone in UK first
Drones could soon be bringing school meals to pupils in remote parts of Scotland
Thursday
What progress has really been made on laptops for pupils?
Almost 280,000 devices are apparently winging their way to pupils – but how much credit can the government claim?
Getting girls into Stem subjects: what Scotland is doing
Progress in breaking down stereotypes about Stem subjects must not be slowed down by ill-informed perceptions, says Stuart Farmer
Wednesday
Scottish parents’ body reveals new director
Eileen Prior – outgoing executive director of Connect – is to step down after 12 years in the role
Modern studies: 50 years of a unique school subject
Modern studies’ focus on politics and current affairs is more relevant than ever, says John McTaggart
Tuesday
‘National discussion’ on future of Scottish education announced
Education secretary promises ‘most inclusive-ever discussion on education’, but opponents condemn slow progress
‘Campus cops’ controversy flares up once again, 20 years on
Police officers have been based in some Scottish schools for years, but concerns have been raised over how the role is funded
How this bag might smooth the move up to secondary school
Glasgow secondary school heaped with praise after sharing picture of free stationery to be given to every first-year student
New push to tackle mental health stigma in school
‘The most important thing is to listen’, says teacher involved in new programme to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination
