Essential news for the global educator

Open in browser Hello zimplysimple The world of education is increasingly globalised. With the international schools sector booming, curricula and qualifications straddling borders and a small army of globe-trotting teachers plying their trade everywhere from Berlin to Bhutan, the need for intelligence has never been greater. This is why Tes, the most respected education magazine in Britain, has launched the Global Educator e-newsletter. In the months to come, we hope to provide the international schools community with all the news and pedagogical insight that it needs to enable its teachers and leaders to become even better at doing what they do best: teaching. Kind regards, Ann Mroz Editor and Digital Publishing Director of Tes How Pirls ranks 10-year-olds around the world in reading Russia’s 10-year-olds are the best in the world at reading, according to a new international league table published today. By Helen Ward #ToYouFromTes: O brother, where art thou?   What’s the impact of being at the same school as your sibling? By Alex Quigley Handwritten exams unlikely to exist in 10 years, says exams boss   Qualifications chief would be 'surprised' if handwritten exams are still around in 2027 By Henry Hepburn Four essential ingredients to teaching reading comprehension By Megan Dixon Eye contact may be prized in schools, but psychologist Marc Smith says that diverting your gaze can be crucial for learning By Marc Smith Three-quarters of teachers 'want social media etiquette to be taught in school' By Adi Bloom Five steps to leading an effective maths intervention By Susan Okereke LISTEN: Doug Lemov on how to establish routines for behaviour and learning – Tes Podagogy By Tes Editorial 'School leadership is wonderful but stressful': 10 tips on how to keep going By Simon Botten Too many emails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.