Monday, 20 July 2026 — Practical insights for schools this week
The ‘Cinema e immagini per la scuola’ programme is getting renewed attention with clear guidelines for schools joining national projects. Over 600,000 students are involved, making cinema a powerful teaching tool. This is a great example of using culture to enrich education practically.
A fresh curriculum aims to help teacher educators build AI literacy holistically. This is crucial if we want teachers to confidently and critically use AI tools, not just react to them. Worth a look if you’re thinking about staff development in AI.
Teachers have until 29 July to submit their 150 preferences for supply roles. Understanding the difference between full hours and split hours (‘spezzoni’) is key to making informed choices. This is essential practical info for anyone applying for temporary teaching posts.
Top Australian universities admit failures in handling campus tensions around Israel-Gaza conflicts. This highlights the ongoing challenge of defining and tackling antisemitism and other forms of racism in education. Food for thought on how universities manage sensitive issues.
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I wrote this to cut through the hype and show how AI can genuinely reform education if we focus on support, not replacement. Always worth a read to get the big picture on AI’s role in schools.
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