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The tribulations of SQA assessment in 2021 must lead to an improved system in years to come, writes this school leaver

Teachers are exhausted – but SQA results day 2021 could mark a big turning point, says secondary teacher Glen Fraser

It’s been a frenetic year – with exams were cancelled and the SQA due to be replaced – so here’s a recap of events on the road to results day

Every part of Scotland ready to provide 1,140 hours of free early learning and childcare, Nicola Sturgeon says

In her first extended interview since Covid began, SQA chief executive says the body has ‘absolutely learned’ from a turbulent 18 months

National data shows higher numbers of teachers leaving the profession in Scotland, but overall teacher numbers are also up

The party says face masks in school are ‘no longer a necessity’ – even in communal areas

In Scotland, millions of pounds are being invested in the new role: so what is it?

A failure to specify exactly what it is we want students to learn is holding them back, says Bruce Robertson, who would like schools to ‘unpack’ the curriculum, ditching vague statements of intent for concrete examples of what teachers need to cover for every subject

Education attainment gaps are narrowing but are still ‘substantial’, according to Social Mobility Commission report

Inspired by Marcus Rashford, a school in Scotland took action to make sure that no child went hungry

With cases surging and no vaccinations for school-aged children, a cautious approach remains prudent, writes Emma Seith