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There was a strong reaction to the removal of Sunset Song – Andy Leask takes a look at this and other omissions, as well as new inclusions in the updated list of Scottish set texts in Higher English

Maths teacher Derek Simpson initially used AI as an admin assistant, but says he is now putting it to more sophisticated use – including student assessment and teacher self-evaluation

Scottish inspectorate’s review of maths also flags inconsistent CPD, staff shortages and ‘strain’ on teachers due to rising numbers of pupils with ASN

Grants have not been increased since 2018, with trainee educational psychologists saying financial pressure is ‘immense’ and ‘life feels bleak’

Robert Burns also no longer features as a discrete writer after low uptake, as SQA adds ‘more modern and diverse texts’ to the list

Next week’s Scottish Budget will decide whether key education policies succeed, states the EIS in a letter seeking assurances from the first minister and the finance secretary

The schools’ inspectorate should speak ‘truth to power’, former Ofsted chief inspector tells conference on the future of inspection in Scotland

The importance of mentors cannot be underestimated, says Jamie Thom, as they can make or break a student teacher’s placement

Experienced teachers need to be given the ‘time and capacity’ to give more support to new entrants to the profession, says Scotland’s teaching watchdog

Plans for all senior students to undertake a project were recently rejected by the Scottish government, but it name-checked several organisations that had impressed with their interdisciplinary work. Emma Seith speaks to one of them

Primary school headteachers have been told to prioritise their own health and happiness – because they are ‘the most important resource’ in their schools

With many schools reassessing their use of social media platforms, Nuzhat Uthmani weighs up the benefits and the potential challenges of having an online presence