About us, without us: engaging young school students in politics is tough
The Orwell Youth Prize encourages school students to express themselves politically – but what helps and hinders teachers when shaping our citizens?
May 2016
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How to teach … the EU referendum
With the remain and Brexit campaigns facing their last push, it’s never been more timely to learn about Europe and Britain’s place in it
March 2016
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How to teach ... volunteering and community action
Lesson ideas to make social action a central feature of school life
January 2015
Why I became a teacher
Even with classes of 70 to 100, behaviour is better in Uganda than the UK
Teacher Emmanuel Okiria talks to Holly Welham about what it’s like to teach in Uganda and the lessons he’s learned from taking part in an international exchange programme
October 2014
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How to teach … World Food Day 2014
Famine, under-nourishment and the role smallholder farmers play in feeding our growing population – tackle all these issues using our collection of resources about World Food Day
September 2014
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How to teach ... the referendum on Scottish independence
This week, the Guardian Teacher Network has resources to help children explore the issue of Scottish independence
July 2014
Teacher's blog
Six creative ways to encourage student voice in your school community
Many schools are experimenting with new ways to engage students in how their education is delivered. Journalist Rebecca Ratcliffe profiles a few interesting projects
June 2014
Teacher's blog
Promoting British values opens up a can of worms for teachers
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How to teach ... Refugee Week
May 2014
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How to teach ... D-Day
From media reports to source documents, this collection of lesson resources will inspire teachers across the curriculum to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings
April 2014
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How to teach ... the cold war
Teacher's blog
Teachers' tips: ideas and advice for teaching about the Holocaust
Teacher's blog
Top tips on getting the most out of school data
Teacher's blog
Fighting for Yashika: how my students campaigned to help their classmate
March 2014
Teacher's blog
International Women's Day: how to empower female students in school
News and resources round up
News and teaching resources round up on the Ukraine crisis
February 2014
News and resources round up
Whole-life sentences and the justice system – news and resources round up
Teacher's blog
Teaching about death is an important life lesson for students
