News and analysis
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FeatureWhere have all the teaching jobs gone?
Adverts for science teaching posts are few and far between. Maria Burke investigates why finding and holding on to specialist science teachers is becoming increasingly challenging
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AnalysisThe changing post-16 landscape
Following a review of post-16 qualifications in England, the options are changing and AAQs loom on the horizon for science teachers and learners
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AnalysisReviewing the ECF
Do new teachers leave the early career framework a five-star review or are they left with a bad taste in their mouths?
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AnalysisThe chemicals cost crisis
As prices rise fast, some schools reluctantly cut back on practical work
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AnalysisBurnt-out and exhausted
Recent surveys and statistics echo anecdotal evidence that teachers are overworked and stressed. And it’s no different for science teachers
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FeatureWhy is my chemistry curriculum White?
Decolonising the chemistry curriculums at universities and in schools
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FeatureThe challenges of multi-course chemistry teaching
Teaching more than one course in a single class is commonplace for many teachers in Scotland and multi-course teaching of chemistry can be particularly complex
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AnalysisWhy schools need more science technicians
Boosting technician numbers could improve workload for everyone – but how can it be done?
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FeatureTIMSS 2019: How are students doing in science?
Why has attainment decreased in England but stayed the same in Ireland – and what can educators learn from it?
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AnalysisGauging exam grades 2020
Weighing up the pros and cons of this year’s exam assessment systems
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AnalysisTeachers share their dos and don’ts of remote teaching
How distance learning is working out in Ireland
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AnalysisWhy declining science scores are no reason to panic
PISA provides an interesting background to teaching, but is it only for policymakers?
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AnalysisGetting a strong foundation in chemistry
Do post-16 qualifications adequately prepare students for the challenges of university chemistry?
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AnalysisBettering partnerships between schools and universities
How HE and secondary can work together to help students succeed
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AnalysisCheaper and simpler to study in Ireland
Why Republic of Ireland universities appeal to UK students
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NewsRecognition for outstanding contributions to chemistry education
Meet the winners of this year’s RSC awards for chemistry educators