Friday, 21 August 2026 — What’s shaping schools this week
New US Department of Education advice highlights the need to balance technology use with careful screen time management. For schools, this means being strategic about when and how tech supports learning rather than overwhelming pupils.
Adult social care is at a turning point, with workforce views central to reform discussions. This matters for schools with SEND or care responsibilities, as workforce stability affects the support available.
Teachers and school staff are under huge pressure, with unions pushing for mandatory mental health checks and national monitoring. For leaders, this is a clear sign wellbeing can’t be an afterthought anymore.
Researchers want to hear from teachers about how AI is shifting classroom practice. This is a chance to reflect on what’s working, what’s tricky, and what support schools need to get it right.
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This report nails the key takeaway that schools can’t just have AI tools, they need solid training and support for staff to make AI truly work in classrooms.
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