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Did you know that academies now educate over 55% of all children in England, despite making up less than 44% of schools? This shift raises important questions about the future of education in our country. As Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) continue to grow—over 91% of academies are now part of a MAT—what does this mean for school governance and accountability? Are we witnessing a consolidation of power in the education sector, and how might this impact the diversity of educational approaches available to students? What are your thoughts on this trend for our children’s education and the role of local communities in shaping school policies? #Education #Academies #SchoolLeadership #EducationPolicy #Learning

The state of many schools, both private and public, in our country is concerning. While it's tempting to call for the closure of substandard private schools, the reality is that many of these institutions, despite their shortcomings, are still providing better education than government-owned schools. This situation highlights a deeper issue in our education system. Instead of simply shutting down schools, we need comprehensive reform. This includes improving teacher training, upgrading facilities, reducing class sizes, and implementing modern teaching methods. Until we address these systemic issues, closing substandard schools might do more harm than good by leaving students with even fewer educational options. #parents #parentslife #school #education #educational #educationmatters #teachers #teachersupportteachers #teachersforteachers #teachershelpteachers #teachersinspireteachers #learning #learninganddevelopment #educationfirst #educationispower #parentsupport

While all teachers face challenges, these are magnified for special education professionals. It's ok to ask for support. https://lnkd.in/gc-FZzSM #LaneOfInquiry #LanyaMcKittrick #SpecialEducation

Charter public schools play a vital role in providing a quality education to all students. Our innovative approaches to each lesson ensure we find what works best for every student, and we don’t stop until we do.🌟 #QualityEducation #RICharterPublicSchools #InnovativeLearning

What’s the “curse of competence” and why can it be bad for education reform ? Find out in Issue #6 of Re Education, a monthly newsletter for practitioners working in education development in the global south. Subscribe for free. https://lnkd.in/dK6eytiH

They can be in the same room, but the para cannot take on the role of a certified teacher or certified special education teacher. Each has distinct responsibilities to ensure effective support for students.  #IEPProcess #StudentSupport #InclusiveEducation #EducationTeam #TeacherRoles

A RAND study finds curriculum restrictions are having an effect even on educators in states without limits on instruction. The 65% of teachers nationwide deciding to limit instruction as of 2023 is nearly double the share of teachers in states that have enacted restrictive policies. As of January 2023, 18 states had passed policies restricting teachers’ instruction, according to RAND’s findings from the 2023 State of the American Teacher Survey. In the year since, another 2 states have passed such policies, said Ashley Woo, assistant policy researcher at RAND. #curriculum #teachers

Teachers are at the forefront of education - they understand the specific needs and realities of students and their families. That’s why teachers need to be engaged in all stages of education policymaking to achieve lasting improvements in education quality. Have a look at how teachers can be better included into sector dialogue and decision-making: http://g.pe/3yTP50TSWS9 #InvestInTeachers

Reading instruction is one of the most complicated topics in education policy, encompassing pedagogy, policy, and politics — all rooted in a long history of arguments about the best way to teach kids to read. https://lnkd.in/e_RBfBdu

This FREE Post Primary webinar will briefly cover the context to the recent circular on the granting of Irish Exemptions and what went before it. It will consider the rationale of the changes found within it, and (especially) some suggestions/guidelines on how schools can implement the circular, including looking at structures, processes and policies to make the process more transparent for all stakeholders within the school. Suitable for Post Primary School Leaders, Teachers, SETs & Parents 👉 Book your place today via www.dwec.ie #CPD #teachers #secondaryschools #secondaryteacher #POSTPRIMARYSCHOOLS #POSTPRIMARYTEACHERS