Diversity in STEM education
Magda Wood, Chief of Learning at Micro:bit Educational Foundation, walks us through diversity in STEM education, focussing on three things to rethink on the path to more inclusivity in tech.
National survey finds 80% of students support the use of learning engagement analytics
Citing main reason is to improve student support by identifying students who might not necessarily seek help themselves.
Summer holidays to be cut short in Wales
The Welsh Government suggests a five-week shortened summer holiday from the usual six weeks to help evenly distribute term times.
GCSE students in England receive extended COVID support for exams
The Department for Education (DfE) in England has proposed an extension of support measures for GCSE students in their maths and science exams amid efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. technology and AI in education
Open Access Government examines the priorities of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, including a look at AI in education, plus digital equity for all learners.
Creating the ideal student experience according to Placecube
Understanding the student experience in UK higher education from the perspectives of students and staff.
The pivotal role of literacy in primary school education
Amelia Clayton and Rachelle Carter, Directors at Madeleine Lindley Ltd, discuss the pivotal role of literacy in primary school education.
Why does history education matter?
Experienced teachers and leaders Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb, authors of What is history teaching, now?, John Catt Educational, discuss the importance of history education and why it continues to matter today.
Building technical skills across universities starts with understanding what is possible
Advance HE's recent report emphasises the essential role of technical skills in Higher Education's professional development, driven by technology's transformative potential.
Is community collaboration the secret to achieving accessibility for all?
Matthew Deeprose, Senior Learning Designer at the University of Southampton, believes that established community collaboration is crucial in fostering education, awareness, and best practices in accessibility.
Unlocking AI’s potential in education through first hackathon
Educators in England are gearing up for the first-ever hackathon in Education, a two-day event aiming to harness AI's potential in education.
New qualification will replace A Levels and T Levels
Rishi Sunak announces plans to scrap A Levels and T Levels and implement a new system combining them into a new single qualification.
Workplace data analytics: Unlocking achievement within a hybrid education sector
The growth of hybrid education will only continue exponentially, so understanding how workplace data analytics can help is key.
Why is the NHS student dropout rate rising and what needs to change?
The training process at the NHS is experiencing significant issues, with a substantial number of students discontinuing their university education and a concerning rate of staff departing shortly after completing their studies.
Unleashing the full potential of STEM education
Dr Amanda Gummer, Child Development Expert, Founder of The Good Play Guide, and FUNamentally Children, reveals how unleashing the full potential of STEM education empowers future generations.
France enforces ban on abayas in state schools
France's education minister announced a policy change enforcing ban on abayas, loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by certain Muslim women, within the country's state-run schools.
Revolutionising learning chemistry with ChatGPT
Learning chemistry with ChatGPT is ushering in a new era where artificial intelligence (AI) takes on the burdensome tasks of material development.
Why universities must adopt a user centred approach
Why universities must adopt a user centred approach: plenty is still to be done to bring universities up to the standard expected of today.
Cloud services to enhance teacher collaboration and communication
The introduction of cloud services in the classroom can aid teacher collaboration and communication, as well as improve classroom resource accessibility.
Essentiality of diversity in STEM education
Nadeem Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Templeton and Partners, discusses his thoughts on the essentiality of diversity in STEM education.
