Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Friday
4th Mar 2022
How schools can teach pupils to spot fake news
Teachers can play a big role in helping students to recognise fake news, says Yvonne Skipper
EIS committee wants members to accept teacher pay offer
Teaching union says the focus should be on campaigning for a 10 per cent pay rise in 2022-23
Do we need in-person education conferences after Covid?
Education conferences are moving online – and that may make them more relevant for teachers, says Henry Hepburn
‘Damaging’ faculty plans trigger strike ballot
Union says there is ‘absolutely no sound educational rationale’ for removing principal teachers from schools
Tuesday
1st Mar 2022
What it feels like to take off our masks after 16 months
A lot has changed since Scotland introduced rules on face coverings in classrooms in November 2020, says Alan Gillespie
3 teacher phrases I must stop using
Scottish teacher Jamie Thom has made it his mission in 2022 to stop saying these pointless phrases in the classroom
Monday
28th Feb 2022
Survey reveals huge variation in school meal uptake
Academic calls on secondary schools to listen to pupil feedback to ensure free meals provision is effective
After 16 months, masks are (sort of) coming off in Scotland
There will be mixed feelings as rules around face coverings in classrooms come to an end, says Henry Hepburn
Can we rely on Scotland’s attainment data?
The OECD has already questioned whether official student data is ‘robust’ enough – now other key figures are voicing their concerns, says Emma Seith