Jo Earp

In this two part series, we look at how one school is using research-informed strategies to challenge high achieving students in maths.

The global education community often looks to Scandinavia for inspiration on school improvement, but an OECD report has called on Sweden to implement urgent national reform.

Banning mobile phones from schools boosts student performance in high stakes tests, according to a study published by the London School of Economics (LSE).

Giving focused feedback has removed the fear of the unknown for one cohort of students and freed them up to become more confident writers.

Reading aloud for pleasure is more associated with primary than secondary. Yet for 36 years, this educator has read aloud for enjoyment to her Grade 7 to 12s.

‘I don’t know, but we can find out’ is one of the most powerful things you can say to students, says one educator. See why play-based learning works in her classroom.

The argument for working at standing desks often centres on the related health benefits, but a new study suggests they could increase student engagement.

Researchers are exploring how an artificially-intelligent robot can help children improve their handwriting skills, by placing the youngsters in the role of teacher.

What should be considered when creating a classroom display? This infographic provides some tips.

UK-based academic, Professor Peter Barrett, chats to Teacher about the results of a three year study that looked at the link between physical classroom design in primary schools and academic achievement.