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People, Books & Ideas
Education books worth reading, big ideas in teaching and the people behind them.
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17 Key Ideas from Maximising Tutor Time by Nathan Burns
Tutor time is one of the most frequently overlooked parts of the school day. In some schools, it becomes little more than registration, notices,…
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Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning by Pooja K. Agarwal and Patrice M. Bain — A 17-Point Summary
Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning brings together the expertise of cognitive scientist Pooja K. Agarwal and experienced classroom teacher Patrice M. Bain.…
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17 Lessons from Mary Myatt’s KS3: The Ambitious Years
Mary Myatt’s KS3: The Ambitious Years: Why Years 7 to 9 Matter More Than We Think makes a powerful case for taking Key Stage…
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17 Key Ideas from Literacy Essentials for Every Teacher by Alex Quigley
Published in 2026, Literacy Essentials for Every Teacher is Alex Quigley’s practical, evidence-informed guide to improving reading, writing, vocabulary and classroom talk. It also…
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17 Key Ideas from Sue Cowley’s The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching
Sue Cowley’s central message is that adaptive teaching is not about creating a separate lesson for every pupil. It is about knowing learners well,…
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17 Ways to Help Year 7 Pupils Who Arrive Struggling to Read
Some Year 7 pupils arrive at secondary school already behind with reading. They may be bright, curious and full of ideas, but the written…
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17 Ways to Use Google Sheets in the Secondary Classroom
Google Sheets is not exciting because it is a spreadsheet. It is useful because it makes thinking visible. Pupils can collect data, spot patterns,…