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A gap exists between training and policy on the use of AI in schools and the frequency with which teachers and pupils are exposed to it.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The AI revolution is already in Scotland's classrooms – but who's in charge?

A gap exists between training and policy on the use of AI in schools and the frequency with which teachers and pupils are exposed to it.

Dr Iain Moore, Chair of the Institute of Physics (IOP) Scotland, writes about the long-term concerns surrounding a growing shortage of physics teachers.

Dr Iain Moore, Chair of the Institute of Physics (IOP) Scotland, writes about the long-term concerns surrounding a growing shortage of physics teachers.

Lack of physics teachers is 'narrowing young people's opportunities' in Scotland

Research finds that inclusive lessons can lead to higher attainment among pupils and the dismantling of damaging misconceptions about pupils' perceived capabilities.

Research finds that inclusive lessons can lead to higher attainment among pupils and the dismantling of damaging misconceptions about pupils' perceived capabilities.

Inclusive education can end damaging misconceptions about pupils' capabilities

Assaults carried out by pupils against staff at Glasgow primary schools have risen over the last five years

Assaults carried out by pupils against staff at Glasgow primary schools have risen over the last five years

Glasgow City Council

Over 2,300 assaults on staff at Glasgow primary schools last term

American middle school teacher Alyssa Dreelan, with two of her students.

American middle school teacher Alyssa Dreelan, with two of her students.

Americans in Scotland

Inside the international school that's a haven for Americans far away from home

James McPherson was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma.

James McPherson was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma.

More than £20k raised for Scots teacher and dad battling aggressive brain cancer

The Scottish Conservatives say teachers are at 'breaking point'

The Scottish Conservatives say teachers are at 'breaking point'

Teachers being pushed to 'breaking point' say Scottish Conservatives

The national regulator for Scotland's teachers has made a number of recommendations to the government.

The national regulator for Scotland's teachers has made a number of recommendations to the government.

Scottish Government

Scottish Government told to 'focus on teacher retention' by national regulator

Scottish RAF Veteran Tam Reilly is a Yeoman Warder, or

Scottish RAF Veteran Tam Reilly is a Yeoman Warder, or

New UK teaching award looks to highlight Scotland's top history teachers

UHI Shetland Principal Jane Lewis and Depute Principal Laura Burden accept the Gold Award for School or College Partnership Programme of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2025

UHI Shetland Principal Jane Lewis and Depute Principal Laura Burden accept the Gold Award for School or College Partnership Programme of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2025

Shetland Island Council

Award-winning school-college partnership 'getting it right' for island pupils

The sentence was handed down at the High Court.

The sentence was handed down at the High Court.

Glasgow High Court

Ex-teacher who abused 18 girls at residential school spared jail term

New resources on the Teaching Slavery in Scotland website provides teachers with lesson plans, primary sources and informative videos to expand the way that the history of the transatlantic slave trade is taught in schools.

New resources on the Teaching Slavery in Scotland website provides teachers with lesson plans, primary sources and informative videos to expand the way that the history of the transatlantic slave trade is taught in schools.

Slavery project could set a new standard for reform efforts

The deception was described as 'chronic and elaborate'.

The deception was described as 'chronic and elaborate'.

'Chronic & elaborate deception': Scots teacher faked her death in cruel cancer hoax

Saroj Lal was an early advocate for anti-racist education and diversity in the teaching profession in Scotland.

Saroj Lal was an early advocate for anti-racist education and diversity in the teaching profession in Scotland.

The enduring legacy of an educational pioneer in Scotland

The Saroj Lal Award for a Pioneering Spirit in Equality and Diversity was established to recognise teachers in Scotland who have gone “above and beyond in their efforts to promote and facilitate a culture and ethos of equality and diversity”.

The Saroj Lal Award for a Pioneering Spirit in Equality and Diversity was established to recognise teachers in Scotland who have gone “above and beyond in their efforts to promote and facilitate a culture and ethos of equality and diversity”.

Education Awards

Teaching award for diversity and inclusion has new home at The Herald

Clydebank teacher facing allegations of 'grabbing and pushing' pupil

Clydebank teacher facing allegations of 'grabbing and pushing' pupil

Scots teacher facing allegations of 'grabbing' pupil

New lessons for history courses will teach a more complete account of how Scots migrants affected native lands and populations, and their role in the imperial project.

New lessons for history courses will teach a more complete account of how Scots migrants affected native lands and populations, and their role in the imperial project.

'This will change the way history is taught in schools'

Rory Campbell was one of 43 young people to attend a Bridge Camp this summer at the University of Stirling, part of a research and outreach project to solidify bridge as a learning tool.

Rory Campbell was one of 43 young people to attend a Bridge Camp this summer at the University of Stirling, part of a research and outreach project to solidify bridge as a learning tool.

Why is this pensioners' favourite game being introduced in schools?

Dr Kirsten Fenton and Holly Drummond are pioneering mathematical journaling at Erskine Stewart Melville Junior School in Edinburgh and finding that students are helped by thinking beyond the numbers

Dr Kirsten Fenton and Holly Drummond are pioneering mathematical journaling at Erskine Stewart Melville Junior School in Edinburgh and finding that students are helped by thinking beyond the numbers

At a 'crunch point' in education, these Edinburgh teachers are reimagining maths

Scottish Labour said the figures show teachers are being 'driven out' of schools.

Scottish Labour said the figures show teachers are being 'driven out' of schools.

Teachers being 'driven out of schools' as numbers quitting profession surges

Far-right social media influence leading to school violence, union leader to say (Peter Byrne/PA)

Far-right social media influence leading to school violence, union leader to say (Peter Byrne/PA)

Far-right social media 'fuelling rising violence in Scottish schools'

Many new teachers are struggling to find permanent roles in schools

Many new teachers are struggling to find permanent roles in schools

Primary teacher training targets could be cut by fifth to deal with oversupply

Scotland's Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth

Scotland's Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth

Education secretary to open independent teaching conference

“Teachers are looking for a way out

“Teachers are looking for a way out

In their own words: Scottish teachers on violence and aggression in schools

A general view of a pupil in class:

A general view of a pupil in class:

Analysis: Report on school violence must be a wake-up call for Scotland

Verbal threats and physical intimidation were also highlighted as a problem in more than half of Scottish schools.

Verbal threats and physical intimidation were also highlighted as a problem in more than half of Scottish schools.

Exclusive: New report reveals the scale of violence in Scotland's schools

Jewish teachers make 'bias' allegation against union in Israel and Palestine conflict