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Norman Graves obituary

Other lives: Geography teacher who went on to reshape the way his subject was taught in schools

Frances Slater12h ago

In the age of AI, learning maths is even more vital

Letters: Readers react to Simon Jenkins’ article that said it’s more important for children to learn how to speak fluently than study mathematics

4d ago

Nini Rodgers obituary

Other lives: History lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast with a special focus on Ireland’s involvement in slavery

Timothy Phillips5d ago

Nicholas Davey obituary

Other lives: Philosopher who helped bring German ideas to English readers

Felix Davey5d ago

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Lynn Donkin obituary

Other lives: Special needs teacher and fervent campaigner for the assisted dying movement

David Williams5d ago

Foamy war? St Andrews students play out modern take on ancient ritual

Scottish university’s annual tradition once involved giving out raisins but fancy dress and shaving cream now in vogue

Patrick Greenfield6d ago

Rosamund Comins obituary

Other lives: Teacher who set up a company pioneering voice care techniques

Oliver Comins18 Oct

British students, like their French peers, have been known to challenge authority

Letters: Pete Crockett says the history of British education is not simply one of children dutifully accepting adult instruction, while Simon Dawson says Kitty Sayers misses the mark when describing English attitudes. Plus a letter from Kevin Donnelly

16 Oct

US college students: how do you feel about campus culture in 2026?

We’d like to hear from current US college students and recent graduates about how they feel about campus culture

Guardian community team15 Oct

To unlock Britain’s innovation potential, Labour needs to think outside the box

Letters: Kate Fleming says the government must look beyond the models it rewards today, while Jenny Haigh says unlocking potential means recognising that creativity and science are partners

14 Oct

English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028

Surge in EHCP applications poses risk to public finances and may lead to deteriorating levels of support

Patrick Butler and Richard Adams12 Oct

Philip Mitchell obituary

Other lives: Chemistry lecturer who was a Labour party activist in Berkshire and long-serving school governor

Ella Marriott 12 Oct

Letter: Penny Vine obituary

Bronwen Holden writes: Penny Vine brought older people and primary school children together

Bronwen Holden11 Oct

Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader

NEU’s Daniel Kebede says earlier start times and longer summer breaks may be needed to help pupils and teachers

Matthew Taylor11 Oct

Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn

Exclusive: Former minister’s review warns that dramatic action is needed over huge drop in youth apprenticeship starts

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent10 Oct

Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted

Unions tell government to fix ‘overbearing mess’ of inspection regime and its impact on staff wellbeing – or risk industrial action

Richard Adams Education editor9 Oct

Tell us: have you been affected by the strikes at Edinburgh, Dundee or Nottingham universities?

We would like to hear from students and staff about the impact of the strikes

Guardian community team9 Oct

New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says

Nine in 10 school heads who responded say inspections still ‘negatively affected’ staff wellbeing

Richard Adams Education editor8 Oct

A better way to inspect and evaluate schools

Letters: Gareth Jones and Richard Hooper draw on their experience as educators to offer alternatives to the Ofsted system that is not fit for purpose

8 Oct

Legal rights must be retained for children with special educational needs

Letter: Campaigners and Send parents including Chris Packham and Sally Phillips urge ministers to work with families and organisations to preserve individual provision and improve accountability in the system