education
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Tech-savvy teaching in the age of coronavirus
Technology is an integral part of Scottish society, and teachers are at the forefront of educating the next generation how to use it responsibly. Two teachers share in what way they have incorporated digital learning into their classrooms.
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Exploring the poppy’s story
The poppy is arguably one of the most iconic and poignant symbols across Scotland and the UK. Now, a new vehicle of exploration is sharing the story of the poppy, thanks to Poppyscotland.
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Becoming #PartOfIt this Sarcoma Awareness Week
This week (1-7 July) is Sarcoma Awareness Week, and given only one in four people know what sarcoma is, it’s much needed.
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IOP launches the UK’s largest source of free physics teaching resources
The Institute of Physics (IOP) has launched a comprehensive new education destination – www.iop.org/spark for every aspect of teaching pre-19 physics. Designed as a ‘go to’ resource for everyone from dedicated physics teachers through to teacher trainers, technicians and those teaching physics as a second subject, the new IOPSpark site features over 2000 free IOP…
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Injured veterans join celebrities to create inspirational podcast series, ‘The Resilience Sessions’
Injured veterans involved in military charity Blesma, The Limbless Veteran’s Making Generation R Programme have, for the last few years, been taking their life stories of overcoming adversity into schools. Now, their inspiring tales are being shared with an even wider audience through a series of podcasts. The Resilience Sessions podcasts pair a Member with…
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Teachers offered pay rise by Scottish Government
After months of protests, negotiations and threats of strike action, Scottish teachers have finally been offered a pay rise.
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Benefits of attending a pre-university summer programme
Summer programs have been in existence for many years, from traditional multi activity summer camps to specialist schools, there has never been any doubt that young people benefit greatly from attending such programs.
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A decade of Girlguiding UK research reveals changing demands in education
2018 marks 10 years of the Girlguiding UK Girls’ Attitudes Survey. The survey asks girls and young women aged seven-21 their opinions on growing up as a girl. Within the survey questions are split into seven categories: education, leadership, aspirations and role models, appearance pressures, happiness and wellbeing, social action, safety and socialising and growing…

