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Te s 28 MAY 2021
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All work and no play? Why we need some fun in education right now, doubts over the new teacher wellbeing drive and the best of the rest from tes.com
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Shappi memories Te s’ 10 questions: comedian Shappi Khorsandi recalls an ‘angel’ teacher who helped her to settle in England after her family had to flee Iran
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What I go to school for The Covid school closures have sparked huge questions: what is the purpose of education? And how should we measure its value?
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The lost boys Boys’ reluctance to seek help can be a factor in underachievement, says Mark Roberts, who offers tips to get them asking questions
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Case of the ex The head of a school that hasn’t permanently excluded a student in 15 years explains the benefits of a ‘zero exclusions’ policy
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Moderate to good With schools facing the pressure of moderation for teacher-assessed grades, experts offer advice on making it as painless as possible
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Another level The launch of T levels would have been tough in a normal year – but Covid has added a host of unexpected challenges, finds Kate Parker
Next week Eating isn’t cheating How skipping lunch, as a busy teacher, risks tiredness and mental ill health
