AI, Inclusion and School Safety Focus

Monday, 20 July 2026 — Practical insights for schools this week

Top Stories

Pedagogy

Italy’s National Cinema Plan Boosts School Engagement ↗

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.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
AI

AI Literacy for Teachers: Building Capacity in Higher Education ↗

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.

Source: Frontiers
Policy

Supplenze 2026/27: Navigating the 150 Preferences Deadline ↗

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.

Source: Orizzonte Scuola
Wellbeing

Uni Leaders Face Royal Commission on Antisemitism ↗

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.

Source: Campus Review
Al's Take
AI keeps dominating the conversation, but it’s not about replacing teachers. It’s about supporting them in real classrooms. Alongside that, inclusion and safety remain front and centre for schools. There’s plenty here to help you cut through the noise and focus on what really matters day to day.

Number of the Day

78%
This is the proportion of teachers feeling burnt out, according to ANIEF. It’s a stark reminder that wellbeing needs to be a priority in education, not an afterthought. (Orizzonte Scuola)

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Worth a Read

Cracking the glass ceiling: AI and the real reform of education ↗

by Al Kingsley MBE

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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