Free school meals ‘could help child brain development’
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Category: Secondary
The provision and pursuit of general education in subjects such as English, mathematics and science, and elective courses, in a variety of learning environments
How the COVID-19 pandemic is transforming education
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted normal life would be like sugar-coating its impact on the world. From fetching groceries and essential supplies to socialising with your loved ones – routine and mundane activities have found new meaning. … Continue reading How the COVID-19 pandemic is transforming education
A call for clarity as students struggle to meet standards
High absenteeism and failing grades have plagued high schools during the past 10 months of distance learning, yet many educators are still unclear about how instruction models and delivery methods need to change. “Many schools have chosen to either fail students or simply pass them through to the next grade,” points out Dr. Caprice Young, national superintendent for Learn4Life. “Both responses fail to acknowledge that no one is at fault for the crises we are experiencing. Flunking students who either lack the technology or the ability to learn while attending hours of online classes isn’t fair. Those students didn’t fail … Continue reading A call for clarity as students struggle to meet standards
Society still misrepresented in children’s books
Children’s reading charity BookTrust and the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) recently called on the publishing industry and those who work with children’s books to improve the representation of characters in children’s books and of the authors and … Continue reading Society still misrepresented in children’s books
iD Tech introduces Lens Studio augmented reality courses
iD Tech, which specialises in youth STEM education, in collaboration with Snap Inc., has introduced a course designed to teach students, ages 13+, the foundational skills to create their own augmented reality experiences. iD Tech will offer the course through … Continue reading iD Tech introduces Lens Studio augmented reality courses
Ciena and Verizon Innovative Learning develop distance learning resources
Ciena recently partnered with Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s education initiative targeting under-resourced Title 1 schools across the country, to bolster remote learning and support digital inclusion at two public schools. Ciena will provide devices and supporting security software to all students at … Continue reading Ciena and Verizon Innovative Learning develop distance learning resources
Streamlining post-16 qualifications
The UK government is taking further steps towards boosting the quality of post-16 qualifications, accoridng to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, following the removal of funding from qualifications that overlap with T Levels and A levels in 2019. The Education Secretary … Continue reading Streamlining post-16 qualifications
COVID-19-compliant classrooms offered by Experity in Rockford
To support its local community during the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical and practice management software company Experity has offered free storage to the Harlem Consolidated School District. The 5,000 square foot space at Experity’s Machesney Park headquarters will allow schools in … Continue reading COVID-19-compliant classrooms offered by Experity in Rockford
Schools can fund NPQs through apprenticeship levy
Schools across England can use their apprenticeship levy to cover the cost of National Professional Qualification (NPQ) leadership development programmes for middle and senior leaders. The July 2020 appointment of Best Practice Network (BPN) as an approved provider of apprenticeship … Continue reading Schools can fund NPQs through apprenticeship levy
Dr Andrew Croft 