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    Weekly news round up: 24/03/26

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    The Week in Education: What mattered for STEM teachers 18–24 March 2026 • UK education, STEM-first (but not STEM-only) A teacher-facing long-read bringing together key stories (duplicates removed) and translating them into classroom and departmental implications for science, maths, computing and DT. 1) “Crisis of truth” in classrooms: conspiracy ...

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    Focus of the month: AI and the environment: a conversation worth having in schools

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    AI is everywhere at the moment. We are talking about it in relation to workload, planning, assessment, creativity, feedback and the future of teaching. But one question is coming up more and more often and it is one we cannot ignore, ' What is the environmental impact of AI?' That was the focus of the latest STEM Community Live: AI Sprints session ...

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    Neurodiversity Celebration Week: building belonging in computing

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week , it is a timely reminder that inclusive practice does not just benefit some learners, it improves computing education for all. At the first I Belong Conference, held on 11 March 2026, educators, leaders and experts came together to explore how every young person can feel a genuine sense of belonging in ...

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    Uncover the stories behind maths: enter the BSHM Schools Prize 2025–26

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    Maths is full of stories, and some of the most interesting ones sit well beyond the pages of a textbook. That is what makes the British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM) Schools Prize 2025–26 such a strong opportunity to share with students. Open to schools in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the competition has two age categories: ...

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    Weekly news round up: 17/03/26

    By: Tim Bradbury
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    The Week in Education: What mattered for STEM teachers 11–17 March 2026 • UK education, STEM-first (but not STEM-only) A quick-to-skim long-read for busy teachers: the headlines, what they mean in science/maths/computing/DT classrooms, and a few prompts to take into department time. Duplicate coverage has been consolidated. 1) SEND pressure ...

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