Engaging Students in Learning

Monday, 18 May 2026 — Creating environments students want to be in

Top Stories

Pedagogy

Turning Maths into a Hands-On Experience ↗

Many students struggle with maths, often saying they don't understand it. This approach suggests teaching through manipulation and interaction, making maths more tangible and accessible.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
AI

AI and Wellbeing: A New School Perspective ↗

As schools evolve, there's a call for a transformation that integrates AI and prioritises professional wellbeing. This could reshape how we organise learning and support staff.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
Wellbeing

Making Schools a Place Students Want to Be ↗

Chronic absenteeism is a major issue. This opinion piece stresses the importance of making schools inviting and engaging for students, which could help address this challenge.

Source: The Hechinger Report
Leadership

Boosting Career Focus in High Schools ↗

In Texas, high schools are betting on future opportunities in oil and gas careers. This approach aims to align education with local job markets, enhancing student engagement.

Source: The Hechinger Report
Al's Take
We're seeing a real push to make schools more engaging. The focus should be on creating a culture where students feel they belong and want to participate. This isn't just about attendance; it's about fostering a love for learning.

Number of the Day

3,880,303
That's the total number of schools in our directory. It highlights the vast landscape of educational institutions we can learn from and collaborate with. (Schools Directory)

Jobs Spotlight

Wellbeing Mentor Team Leader ↗
Leicester College · Leicester, Leicestershire · £29,869 - £32,319 per annum
Headteacher ↗
Brynteg Comprehensive · Bridgend, Bridgend · £115,635 - £132,555
Assistant Headteacher ↗
Tweendykes School · Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire · £58,569 - £64,690
Deputy Headteacher ↗
Wansdyke School · Devizes, Wiltshire · £55,745 - £60,143 per annum

Browse all live education jobs →
Prefer them by email? Set up a free job alert — daily or weekly, unsubscribe anytime.

Worth a Read

The false choice we're sleepwalking into ↗

by Al Kingsley

This piece digs into how we might be overlooking crucial choices in education technology. It's a must-read for anyone involved in school leadership.

Coming Up

Effective School Estate Management Conference 2026 ↗ — 20 May 2026, United Kingdom
Widening Participation in Higher Education Conference 2026 ↗ — 21 May 2026, United Kingdom
Learning Live 2026 ↗ — 21-22 May 2026, United Kingdom

Al's Edu Daily — free every weekday morning

One email, weekday mornings — the education stories that matter, summarised in two minutes, with links to every source. No spam, unsubscribe any time.

Curated by Al Kingsley MBE. Your address is used only for the briefing. Privacy policy.

← 2026-05-17
All briefings
2026-05-19 →