Learn with Linda: how Gaelic storytelling became an online hit during Covid
“I’m not really technically-minded,” says Linda Macleod – but this hasn’t stopped the rising TV star from delivering digital Gaelic reading sessions to thousands of kids during the pandemic. The...
Scottish greens call for secondary school exams shake up
The Scottish Green party has called for a radical shake up of secondary school exams – which could usher in a new era of qualifications based on teacher assessment. Ministers...
Special educational needs pupils to benefit from ’21st century’ new campus
A special education school in Peterhead will relocate to the town’s proposed ’21st century’ community campus, it has been confirmed. Pupils at Anna Ritchie School will benefit from “enriching learning...
Funding boost for network which supports pupils with care experience
A leading improvement and innovation centre in Scotland has been awarded almost £60,000 by the Scottish Government to ‘bolster’ its programme designed to support pupils with care experience. CELCIS –...
Preparing students for global citizenship
I believe that the role of colleges in preparing our students to be global citizens has never been more critical. Why? We live in a world where we still need...
Aspire app helps Fife kids with online STEM and creative learning at home
Almost 700 youngsters in Fife have engaged in a range of digital learning opportunities “beyond the classroom” thanks to a college collaboration. A “comprehensive learning programme” designed by Fife College...
Sheku Bayoh death to feature in national theatre’s digital effort to tackle racism
A range of free educational resources created by Scotland’s theatre company are to help facilitate constructive conversations in secondary schools about racism and racial violence. The National Theatre of Scotland’s...
Panel of experts to reform future of Scottish education revealed
The expert panel that will help shape the future of exams, inspection and curriculum development in Scotland has been revealed. The team of educational specialists has been appointed to advise...
‘Entrepreneur in residence’ appointed by Scottish university to close gender gap
A former senior banking executive has been appointed the first ‘entrepreneur in residence’ at a Scottish university to promote women in business and inclusive economic growth. Carolyn Currie, chief executive...
Students to create educational video game inspired by climate change goals
The next generation of video games designers are playing their part in the race to ‘net zero’ thanks to a partnership between a Scottish university and thermal energy company. Ahead...
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