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How tutors can combat sexism in academia

Gender-bias can be fought on many fronts, but we could do worse than to laugh.

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Extent of teacher bias revealed

Research from the Institute of Education has shown a significant level of bias in classrooms on the part of teachers against students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Tuition thoughts on impossible exams

Teachers should ask impossible questions, not examiners.

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Report shows disadvantaged boys fall way behind in school

New data from the Sutton Trust shows that bright boys from disadvantaged backgrounds fall significantly behind their wealthier peers by GCSE level.

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The benefit of mistakes

Today's students are terrified of making mistakes, but they can often be the best teaching tool.

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School management shake-up announced

The government has announced plans to replace the leadership of so-called "coasting schools", paving the way for the creation of further academies.

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Tutors' guide to exam stress

Student stress levels are on the rise. At this time of year it is important that tutors remain calm for their students.

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Poor education costs UK trillions

An OECD report has shown that the UK economy could grow by billions if steps were taken to improve basic literacy and numeracy.

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Tutors guide to navigating exam season

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