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Pining to pin up The woe of lost wall displays; the case for ditching ‘behaviour management’; and how ‘murderball’ could make you a better teacher

Vine ripened Master of quick-fire gags Tim Vine reflects on his formative years and the school report card that said he ‘should stop acting the clown’

Failing the test of time Are assessments of children’s reading ability in relation to age any use, and should teachers be making decisions based on them?

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