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Understanding the impact of socioeconomic status on student learning in schools

Why do some students excel while others struggle, despite having access to the same school educational resources? The answer often lies in their socioeconomic status (SES). SES is a complex...

Guest editing opportunity for Research Intelligence, issue 163

Opportunities and challenges for further education

BERA and the Curriculum

Following the General Election on the 4th July 2024, The Labour Government committed to a range of policies, relating to education, in the King's Speech. The Labour manifesto pledged to a review...

English as an additional language in schools: What are the Labour government’s priorities?

In this blog post I would like to raise a number of questions for the new government about English as an additional language in schools: What should the new Labour government do to reinstate...

Brokering experimental knowledge for educational policy and practice

In recent years, governments have moved social policy towards being ‘evidence-based’. To give just two examples, in the US the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) restricts funding to...

Editorial – Unpacking the complexities and challenges of education in Northern Ireland: stimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project

The rationale for how education operates is often contentious. There are varying views about academic selection, politicians disparage some degrees while lauding others, private schools’...

Unpacking the complexities and challenges of education in Northern Ireland

Stimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project

Reflections on the hidden curriculum of sustainability at the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting

BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

Attending the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting in Manchester was a highlight of my year as an early career researcher (ECR) and provided important opportunities for academic...

‘Black-led protests’ and ‘white-led riots’: How might these public actions steer the review of the national curriculum for schools and pupils in England?

BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

This blog post provides a brief consideration of ‘Black-led protests’ in comparison to ‘white-led riots’, and their possible powers of influence for reforming educational...

Breaking barriers: The inspirational journeys of disabled schoolteachers

The narratives of disabled schoolteachers often go unheard in educational research, yet they provide invaluable insights into the inclusivity of our education systems. These educators encounter...

Judging teaching effectiveness during initial teacher education: Examining the duplexity of professional judgment and consistency

BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

In today’s educational landscape where accountability reigns, assessing teaching effectiveness has become a focal point in initial teacher education (ITE). With increased scrutiny and...

Civic participation in the Chilean School system: Divergent tales of influence

BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

What is the purpose of our research? Promoting civic participation is key to developing engaged and active citizens. The school system in Chile has developed multiple opportunities for civic...