July 14th, 2011 by Mitchell Robinson | Tags: Teachers
A survey of teachers uncovered serious concerns with grading amid claims of widespread marking errors of exams for 11-year-olds in England. Teachers’ leaders commissioned the research after complaints from schools about the quality of marking. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said that many schools were “very upset” about inconsistencies in the way high [...]
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July 11th, 2011 by Mitchell Robinson | Tags: Teachers, Teachers Must
For the first time, staff are told they could be struck off for showing intolerance towards pupils with other faiths and beliefs. Teachers in England are warned against staging lessons that undermine “fundamental” values such as the rule of law, democracy and individual liberty. The move is designed to make it easier for heads to [...]
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April 29th, 2011 by Mitchell Robinson | Tags: Teachers, Teachers Strike
The National Association of Head Teachers is expected to back proposals for a national walk out to defend members’ pensions. An emergency motion to be debated at the union’s annual conference in Brighton on Sunday will call on the union to take any action necessary – up to and including strikes – to block controversial [...]
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December 23rd, 2010 by Mitchell Robinson | Tags: Teachers, Teachers Sharing
I recently came across WeAreTeachers.com, an online community for educators, and liked it so much that I am recommending it to you!! I encourage you to take a few minutes over the winter break and explore it for yourself! This is an online community for teachers where they are encouraged to connect and share [...]
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