Consequences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis will hit those worst off hardest. Education is no exception. How prepared are our teachers and schools?
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Early learning gaps are stark, but can be successfully mitigated
Five-year-olds from disadvantaged families are already behind more advantaged children in their learning & development. But it doesn’t need to be this way.
Five things you should know about new ways of credentialing learning
Alternative credentials – such as digital badges, micro-credentials and professional/industry certificates – are increasing in popularity and recognition.
Can students learn how to solve mathematics problems by taking maths tests?
Many people believe too much testing may have toxic effects – so much so that “teaching to the test” and “learning for a test” are seen as diverting valuable time and resources from education
The bitter with the sweet: Keeping discipline in schools and classrooms
Discipline found in a positive learning environment is a balance between classroom management, encouragement and understanding.
Do students have the information they need to make the right choice?
The latest Education Indicators in Focus brief investigates the different factors students weigh when making decisions about entering higher education.